Training Clients with Plantar Fasciopathy-Related Pain
Plantar fasciitis is a common foot injury that affects the heel and is worsened by weight-bearing activity. Despite the name, plantar fasciitis is now called plantar fasciopathy because the mechanism is not caused by primary inflammation but rather by degeneration of...
Health
Embracing The Skin You’re In: Eating and Training for Body Types
Each individual arrives at the gym with his own unique somatotype, or body...
Thinking of Branching Out? Learn About BCAA Supplementation
In September of 2024, we presented an article highlighting the pro’s and cons...
Exercise Science
Thinking of Branching Out? Learn About BCAA Supplementation
In September of 2024, we presented an article highlighting the pro’s and cons...
Mind-Body Interventions for Stress Reduction: A Comparative Analysis of Yoga, Meditation, and Tai Chi
In today’s fast-paced world, stress has become an inevitable part of daily...
Why Students Should Pursue Personal Training as a Side Job
Student's lives are filled with unique experiences, stress from assignment deadlines, and...
Understanding The Kinetic Chain Theory and Application
The kinetic chain concept in fitness, based largely upon mechanical engineering principles...
Unilateral Training for Strength, Hypertrophy, and Performance
According to research, how does unilateral training compare to bilateral training, and what is the...
Incorporating Functional Training into Programming: Benefits and Techniques
Functional training mimics the movements we perform in everyday life. Functional strength training...
Muscle-Centric Medicine: A Paradigm Shift in Longevity and Healthy Aging for Personal Trainers
In promoting long-term health, few concepts have made as profound an impact as Dr. Gabrielle...
Favorite, Fun and Effective Bodyweight and Resistance Band Workouts
Not having access to a fancy high-tech gym facility can no longer serve as an excuse to avoid a...
Suitcase Carries: A Powerful Core Exercise for Functional Strength
Suitcase carries are one of the most effective core exercises personal trainers can incorporate...
Wellness and Fitness: Different Sides of the Same Coin
In our daily attempts to live healthy and productive lives, it helps to realize that good health...
Personal Trainers Can Positively Influence Public Health Initiatives
Physical inactivity, and the health problems that follow in its wake, recently attained pandemic...
Creating Inclusive Spaces for Fitness Clients
Fitness, when presented properly and professionally, boasts the capacity to transcend borders,...
Exploring the Pro’s and Cons of Creatine Use
The topic of whether to take over-the-counter supplements as a way of gaining an athletic edge...
Knee Anatomy, Common Injuries, and Exercise Programming Guidance
Knee pain and complaints are common among personal training clients. A clear understanding of the...
