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Author: Cathleen Kronemer
Posts by Cathleen Kronemer:
Gender Bias In Trainer Selection: Helping Clients Make The Right Choice
Whether we want it to or not, gender preference often plays a role when choosing a personal trainer. Unfortunately, this can come at the expense…
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Soleus Strains: How To Recognize, Prevent and Treat
The soleus is one of the three powerful muscles of the calf that lies behind the gastrocnemius, and runs from the Achilles tendon to behind,…
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Heavy Metals In Protein Powders: Are They Safe to Consume Regularly?
Clients often seek out their personal trainers’ opinions on the best protein powder to consume following tough workouts. This seems like such a harmless and…
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Fueling For Success: Pre and Post Workout Meals
In an effort to maximize energy stores during a workout, and ensure adequate recovery post-workout, proper nutritional fueling provides the key to success. Knowledge in…
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Fasting and Exercise
There are a number of dedicated gym-goers who prefer to work out on an empty stomach, perhaps because they like working out early but don’t…
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Brown Fat Cells and Thermogenesis
“Fat” can be a “4-letter word” in terms of the negative connotation that leaps into our minds at the mere mention of adipose tissue. However,…
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The NEAT Way to Burn Calories
Are your clients getting bored with endless treadmill sessions, stationary cycles, or counting Stairmaster steps? Or maybe they are so fixated on how many calories…
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Is Your EPOC Epic? Understanding the Body’s Oxygen Debt
The concept of excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC) has been described as a benefit of high-intensity exercise and a major player in weight management and…
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What Are The Ideal Rest Intervals For Specific Training Goals?
Ideal rest is a vital component of exercise, not only between training sessions but also between sets during a workout. Following the completion of a…
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Isometrics: Immovable Forces Toward Strength and Growth
Personal training is not always about how much weight a client can lift. Sometimes lifting no weight at all can challenge a client in new…
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Success in Cerebral Palsy Strength Training: CP Means “Continual Progress”
For many able-bodied clients, the goal of strength training is simply to improve appearance and increase strength. Such has not always been the case for…
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