Articles that span issues or concepts related to special populations such as youth, elderly, or those suffering with specific conditions.
Some of your clients might suffer quietly from incontinence. It's an issue about which clients often hesitate to speak and it affects more people than we realize. Tactfully bringing up this...
Concussion awareness and education are crucial for saving the life of clients who may not even be aware they have suffered one. A concussion can happen to anyone at any stage of their life who takes...
Working with a client who is a cancer survivor? There is a good chance they may have brittle bones. To create safe and effective exercise programming you need to know if there has been an...
The right exercises can be a catalyst for regaining motor control in clients sidelined with neuropathic pain. Negotiating with peripheral neuropathy when personal training has its challenges, but...
Improving muscular strength in special populations is gaining in popularity. Here is your chance to dramatically improve the lives of Down syndrome clients. In a past article, the virtues, and the...
If a client tells you they have or have had prostate cancer you need to do extra research before programming exercise for him. Here are four common questions with detailed answers so you can be...
Exercise can help those suffering from fibromyalgia. Movements may include walking, yoga, and aquatic exercise. Here are some guidelines to help you program for your clients. Understanding Clients...
Chronic low-grade inflammation can impede weight loss. If you have a client who is struggling to achieve a fitness or performance goal, inflammation may be interfering with that achievement....
Inclusion programs offered at gyms and community centers nationwide are gaining recognition as successful tools of empowerment for individuals with special needs. Down Syndrome, or Trisomy 21, is a...
Knowing how to approach women and weightlifting can be viewed as a niche skillset in the fitness industry. Many women still fear building "muscle" when discussing goals with their personal trainer....
