As the population of fitness enthusiasts over the age of 50 continues to grow, trends must keep pace with the realities of aging bodies while…
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Author: Cathleen Kronemer
Posts by Cathleen Kronemer:
Building a Strong Core Foundation
A house requires a strong foundation to remain standing. So, too, does the human body. Help your clients cultivate this all-important core foundation! As trainers,…
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Functional Movement Assessments for Fitness Clients
Up until the early ’90s, fitness assessments consisted of measuring body fat, upper/lower body strength, flexibility, and anaerobic capacity. As we learned more about the…
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Medical Fitness Centers: Merging Fitness With Health Care
As more medical professionals recognize the importance of lifestyle in maintaining optimal health, a push toward blended approaches to wellness, medical fitness if you will,…
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Hernia Healing: Start With Prevention
Each year, hernias affect more than 5 million Americans. Unfortunately, many individuals either choose to self-diagnose/treat or ignore the symptoms, both of which can have…
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Velocity Based Training: An Advanced Strength and Conditioning Technique
Velocity based training is a valuable tool for fitness professionals and advanced athletes seeking that ever-changing competitive edge or to enhance workouts for our daily…
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The Benefits of Slow Jogging: Slowing Down to Speed Up and Improve Running Skills
The well-known fable of the tortoise and the hare has science behind it! Learn about the advantageous experience of slow jogging. Your running aficionado personal…
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Drop Sets for Growth: Creative Progressive Overload
By finding creative ways to push muscles past their usual point of failure, trainers can actually accelerate a client’s muscular growth such as negatives and…
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Catch a Wave With Aqua Cycling
Cyclists are taking to the water! Aqua cycling, the new fitness “wave”, creates a workout that offers both high-intensity cardio and strengthening. Learn how pedaling…
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Inclusivity and Accessibility in the Fitness Center
Disability, a topic often deftly sidestepped within the confines of a fitness center, deserves our attention. As personal trainers or gym owners, we have the…
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High Blood Sugar Lowers Aerobic Fitness
Although exercise is essential for good health, high blood glucose, or blood sugar, levels can undermine or even cancel out the benefits of aerobic exercise.…
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Pandemic Protection: COVID-19 Liability Waivers for Fitness Professionals
As fitness professionals, our training and predilections guide us to place a high value on clients’ overall health. We strive to navigate the safest and…
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