Articles that span issues or concepts related to special populations such as youth, elderly, or those suffering with specific conditions.
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....
The right exercise at the right time can make a difference for clients suffering from RLS. “Purposeful movement” is typically seen as a healthy endeavor, but erratic restless movement can be less...
The boston heart tests examine 85 aspects of heart health from genetics to intake of fats. Getting this test run (even if you are "healthy") is a great way to expand your knowledge about heart...
