Understanding The Kinetic Chain Theory and Application
The kinetic chain concept in fitness, based largely upon mechanical engineering principles introduced in 1875 by German engineer Franz Reuleaux, describes the interconnectivity of the body's joints and segments during any movement. The kinetic chain theory proposes...
Health
Online Nutrition Challenges
As Fitness Professionals, we all know how important nutrition is when it comes...
Zinc and Copper Depletion: What You Need to Know
It's probably no surprise that after the last few years with COVID and other...
Exercise Science
Eye Color and Ocular Health: Keeping An “Eye” On Pain Tolerance
Aside from the blessing of vision, our eyes hold a wealth of information, from...
Blood Clots and Anticoagulants: Training Clients on Blood Thinners
As personal trainers, our training renders us well-versed in the subtleties of...
How Personal Trainers Can Handle Injured Clients Return to Exercise
As trainers, a lot of our work involves doing all we can to prevent injuries from occurring....
Training Load, Injury, and Athletic Performance: Mastering the Trifecta
When training an athlete toward peak/competitive performance whether post-rehabilitation or from...
6 Tips for Supporting Personal Training Clients During the Holidays (Plus Bonus Challenge!)
The holiday season often means one thing to most clients: “avoiding weight gain” or “not losing...
How Fit Pros Can Leverage Commitment Devices to Promote Healthy Behaviors
Committing to a healthy lifestyle delivers its obvious benefits that most won't argue with, yet...
Tackling Fall Time Change and Sleep Habits
Clock time is changed by one hour, twice a year in 70 countries and most of the states in the U.S....
Preparing your Fitness Clients for Physical Assessments
Health and physical assessments are integral to the personal training experience. When working...
Cardiovascular and Respiratory Disease: How Personal Trainers Can Help
Exercise may feel difficult or even scary for individuals with cardiovascular and respiratory...
10 Best Exercises to Build a Better Squat
The squat is a true test of lower body strength. Any serious commercial, collegiate, professional,...
Developing a Website for Your Fitness Business: Questions to Ask
Creating a consistent and quality web presence is important whether you’re running an online,...
The Adonis Complex: Male Physiques and Muscle Dysmorphia
Can the drive for extreme muscularity turn into an unhealthy obsession? “The Adonis Complex”,...
Shift Work and Health Effects
Stomach problems, ulcers, depression and an increased risk of accidents and injury are just a few...
Cholesterol: What It Is and How Aerobic Exercise Affects It
While leading an active life is beneficial to overall health, aerobic exercise specifically helps...
