Incorporating Functional Training into Programming: Benefits and Techniques
Functional training mimics the movements we perform in everyday life. Functional strength training relates to daily movements such as sitting and standing, bending over, and twisting from side to side. Such practical workouts strive to make these movements both...
Health
Ergothioneine: The Mushroom’s Mighty Amino Acid
Mushrooms, members of the general class of edible fungi, enjoy popularity in...
Homeostasis-pH Testing and Urine Color
We recently discussed body pH levels, how they may influence health, and how...
Exercise Science
Collateral Vascular Damage: A Good or Bad Thing For Building Muscle?
Collateral damage refers to any unintended side effects that may result from...
Recovery 101 for New Personal Trainers
Effective recovery strategies can significantly impact your personal training...
Can Pregnant Women Still Participate in Bootcamp Workouts
If you’re a Personal Trainer and you run Bootcamp-type workouts, chances are you have a greater...
How Fitness Clients Misjudge Future Gym Commitment
Whenever we are approached by a new client, the level of motivation they have for committing to...
Fitness Facts We Take for Granted
As health and exercise professionals, we are accustomed to hearing certain terms and phrases on a...
Exercise and Autism: A Positive Impact on Behavior
Autism refers to the complexity of neurobiological development disorders. Affecting 1% of the...
Hunger Hormones: Ghrelin, Leptin, and The Satiety Balance
Hunger hormones control the degree to which individuals sense hunger and fullness or, satiety, and...
7 Uncomfortable Truths Your Fitness Clients Need to Know
As health and exercise professionals, we are aware of certain truths related to physical activity,...
4 Ways to Interrupt Coronasomnia
The COVID virus itself can cause insomnia during an active fever and coughing period but should...
Varicose Veins: How the Vein Strain Can Happen To Anyone
Even the fittest athletes can develop varicose veins. So, if your clients complain about them,...
Stability Training: Load vs Platform
Balance and stability can be considered the foundations of fitness. Our best programs consist of...
Three Kettlebell Swing Variations You Should Try
When it comes to kettlebell training the most popular exercise has got to be the 2 handed...
Looped Resistance Band Workouts: Going Handle-Free
There are lots of types of exercise bands on the market. The tubed variety with handles offer many...
Getting HIIT with 4 by 4s for Stamina and Strength
In the fitness industry, professional trainers can design and support four-by-four (4x4) exercise...
