Articles that span issues or concepts related to special populations such as youth, elderly, or those suffering with specific conditions.
Everyone needs a little help getting motivated and inspired to work out, especially those who haven’t discovered a “fun” way to stay in shape. If those who are able-bodied and able-minded have this...
Working with a client diagnosed with ALS can be both rewarding and emotionally taxing, but it is well within the capacity of a fitness professional who is willing to take on the challenge. I found...
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), previously referred to as Lou Gehrig's Disease is a progressive neurological disorder that causes motor neuron loss, resulting in muscle weakening and...
The recovery from breast cancer often involves reconstructive surgery that can impact muscles and movement elsewhere in the body. As a certified personal trainer, working with cancer survivors...
For many able-bodied clients, the goal of strength training is simply to improve appearance and increase strength. Such has not always been the case for children, adolescents, and adults living with...
Personal trainers working with young athletes can strongly influence whether or not the child’s future gets monopolized by training and competing, literally defining his or her formative years. The...
The birth of a baby or any lower abdominal surgery compromises core muscle integrity making it crucial for a certified personal trainer to program functional movements aimed at strengthening the...
Cancer treatment and recovery pose many challenges for a fitness client, including an increased risk for bone loss. Knowing the risks as well as the impact on a survivor's health will help fitness...
With the ketogenic diet being among popular "weight loss" diets today, learning how the fat-fueled process of ketosis is different from the potentially deadly ketoacidosis may help put certain...
The effects of diabetes may be ameliorated by a well-designed exercise program, giving personal trainers an opportunity to do more for these clients than improving their fitness. By learning how to...
