Articles that span issues or concepts related to special populations such as youth, elderly, or those suffering with specific conditions.
Many school teachers take the summer months off from work. Some travel, but others seek to have "me time". This is where you come in. Elevate your summer business by tuning into teachers unique...
So exciting!!! Getting pregnant is one of those life changing events that will impact your daily life. Since it is such a big deal, it can also be nerve wrecking on what to do, what not to do, and...
It would be a fallacious expection to believe you'll only ever encounter non-disabled clientele in your career in the fitness industry. One possibility is being asked to coach visually impaired...
One huge area that not enough personal trainers are benefiting from is training "special population" individuals. This is a vast group of people that desperately need trainers. It includes mostly...
Our clients who suffer from chronic conditions often also suffer from depression and anxiety. This can be alleviated with small group exercise classes. Clients who suffer from chronic illness also...
Women who adhere to a healthy diet and lifestyle may be less likely – by more than half – to experience a stroke than those who do not, according to a new study. Because stroke is a major cause of...
The circulatory system is made up of arteries, veins and the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system relies on the movement of muscles to circulate the lymph fluid throughout the body. You can think...
Cancer is a growing part of our everyday world. According to the CDC, about 14 million people every year learn that they have cancer. Approximately 8 million people die from the disease each year....
What should individuals 45 years of age and older look for when shopping (interviewing) for a personal trainer? According to recent research, 51% of all personal training clientele are 45 years of...
I currently intern in the Fitness department of the YMCA in Dublin, Ireland while studying for my personal training certification. I had an opportunity recently to take part in the development of a program for a client with very unique needs due to a serious, degenerative, illness: Multiple Sclerosis.
