Understanding Hip Flexion
Article compliments of Personal Training on the Net. A recent post on my web site forum made me realize that often a short answer to a complicated question doesn’t work. A few of my readers seemed to think that all of the recent talk about a weak psoas muscle or an under-active psoas muscle might just be people being trendy. I strongly disagree.
Why Sleep and Recovery Is So Important For Personal Training Clients
In pursuit of the perfect body, many people focus on things like workout routines and supplements, however, many fail to consider another vital component of training-recovery. Remember that training is the stimulus to which the body adapts, but sufficient rest is essential to allow time for the adaptations to take place.
Stretching and Improving Flexibility: Everything Personal Trainers Need to Know
Flexibility training is comprised of many stretching approaches and should be an integral part of a complete exercise program designed by a skillful personal trainer. Stretching properly is an effective means of preventing injury and enhancing athletic performance by making the body more adaptable to the demands imposed upon it.
Knee Anatomy Structure and Injuries
For decades the leg extension, squat, leg press and lunge have all been used by general fitness clients, rehab patients and elite athletes alike without much on the side of specific research to help the fitness coach in determining which exercise to use or recommend for a specific goal or need. To understand the concepts and summaries of this article let’s start by taking an in-depth look at the internal components of the knee.
Starting a Fitness Business With No Money
Starting any sort of small business is a difficult endeavor. It takes dedication, hard work, and determination. It also takes money. In this post, we’ll look at how to do this with as little money into it as possible. Starting a gym from scratch can be one of the biggest and scariest parts of being a personal […]
Skiing and Snowboarding: Evaluate the Body for Strength and Stability
Excitement is escalating rapidly this time of year for those who enjoy snow sports. Do you have clients who participate in skiing or snowboarding? Would you like to attract some to your business? Targeting a specific market at the right time of year will benefit the health of your community and also your business. If […]
Skiing and Snowboarding: Recovery Strategies and Stretching
What is easy to do, is also easy not to do. Most people know that fitness is important and are eager to strengthen their body for the ski and snowboard season. Meanwhile, recovery and stretching get brushed to the side. The truth is, you need both. What would recovery be without a tough workout? How […]
Five Ways To Earn More Money in 2015 as a Personal Trainer
Retaining a current client is worth more than getting 10 new clients. Make sure you give appreciation to your current tribe. Renew their fitness vows with a goal review for 2015 or do fitness assessments with them. Spend some time acknowledging their hard work from last year and talk about what you can work on […]
Personal Trainer Spotlight: Matt Hirschberg
Matthew D. Hirschberg is the Personal Training Director of Body Renew Fitness and a Master Trainer, State Representative and Subject Matter Expert through the National Federation of Professional Trainers. He holds separate certifications through the National Academy of Sports Medicine, CrossFit, TRX and ViPR. Matt is a bestselling author and motivational speaker represented by the […]
What’s Love Got to do with Exercise?
Whether you like it or not, love is in the air. Pink and red decorate shopping malls and restaurants. Cute cuddly bears and delicious treats are everywhere. Transform this holiday theme into a discussion about health. Start with yourself and then talk with the people you coach. Decorate your business Aside from the warm fuzzies […]