There are 18 muscles working when we breathe, including the pecs. More often than not, the diaphragm and transverse abdominus are the main two muscles talked about most for breathing. Yet there is...
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Offset the Effects of Sitting With Assessment and Exercise
You can identify and offset the deleterious effects of sitting by understanding the muscles and mechanics involved with upper and lower crossed syndrome. It’s no surprise that most Americans spend...
HIIT Workout Plan for Personal Trainers
It’s ironic that High-Intensity Interval Training has the acronym H.I.I.T because it’s exactly how you feel afterward. It is a challenging style of class to teach and fuel your students want to keep...
Understanding and Training External and Internal Obliques
The oblique abdominal muscles have an interesting relationship with one another. Most personal training clients know that doing diagonal or crossover crunches exercise the obliques. Exploring the...
Habit Trackers – Health and Fitness Tracking for Pesonal Training Clients
While it is tempting to set super-sized goals for the New Year, what your personal training clients might need most is to set habit-oriented goals to give them a super-sized lifestyle. When it comes...
Total Body Training for New Clients
Maximizing the immediate results of eager new clients increases the likelihood of retention for both them and you throughout the year. Many clients who invest in training as part of their New Year’s...
Balance Concerns: Age-Related or Warning Sign?
Lack of balance can be normal or it can be a serious health concern. Knowing the difference is essential for the personal trainer. The ability to control and maintain the body's position, whether...
Lymphatic System Logistics for Exercise
The lymphatic system is tied to the optimal functioning of almost every aspect of the human body. It plays a role in injury and muscle soreness. It has a function for tissue regeneration, mental...
Understanding and Training Transverse Abdominis
When it comes to optimal personal training and fitness coaching, knowing the chief musculature of the human body is paramount. The transverse abdominis (TVA) wraps around your abdomen like a belt or...
Tracking and Pushing Clients to Get Results
Fitness Professionals always “stay on the job” to assure our clients are on track towards their exercise and fitness goals to get results. Even during holidays, vacations, and stressful times in...