Reaching the Peak: Benefits of Training in Altitude Chambers
Altitude training, also known as hypoxic training, refers to the manner in which athletes purposefully train in high-altitude areas or subject themselves to artificial hypoxia using specialized chambers. Athletes who participate in endurance sports find this training method well-suited to improving their aerobic capacity, and typically will confer a more competitive edge in their performance […]
Power Skills for Personal Trainers
The “softer side” of coaching refers to the psychological, emotional, and communication skills that coaches and trainers rely on to better empower their clients. While strength training and building lean muscle mass may top a client’s list, qualities such as empathy, active listening, and built-in accountability will drive lasting behavior change, prevent burnout, and build […]
A Focus on Time: Hour-Long Training Sessions or Multiple 30-Minute Workouts?
The gym where I have worked for almost 4 decades recently considered encouraging clients to purchase 30-minute personal training sessions, perhaps twice weekly, rather than having them sign up for one-hour weekly sessions. The trainers met this with mixed reactions. This article explores the benefits and shortfalls of both types of personal training. Often, it […]
Do Longevity Clinics Offer a Realistic Hope of Healthier, Longer Lives?
Star Trek, the long-running television show that brought the realm of science fiction into our living rooms, starred a character whose byline was “Live long and prosper.” Now it seems that research has propelled us into a future in which individuals may live longer, healthier lives. This article explores the birth of “longevity clinics”: what […]
Understanding Biomarker Changes: Exercise-Induced or True Cardiac Injury?
Cardiovascular biomarkers, long considered an ideal tool for diagnosing cardiovascular diseases and disorders with precision, speed, and high accuracy, have typically helped guide physicians toward the optimal therapeutic approach. Physical exercise, almost always recommended for the prevention and therapy of cardiovascular maladies, can itself modify blood concentrations of several laboratory variables. Naturally, the finding of […]
Recovery Lounges Can Propel Clients to Greater Gains
Today’s personal training clients seek more than just well-equipped workout spaces. Recovery has evolved into a nonnegotiable aspect of modern fitness regimens. It drives performance gains, extends athletic longevity, and enhances overall well-being. Recognizing the importance of recovery in an overall wellness program has prompted a surge of “recovery lounges” in clubs across the country. […]
Dance Fitness: The Connection Between Cognition and Movement
Dance-based exercise and, by extension, rehabilitation, can serve as models for learning and memory, visuospatial orientation, mental imagery, and multimodal sensory-motor integration. A great deal of research currently seeks to determine how brain structure/function correlates with dance and/or creative movement, as well as the cognitive processes that accompany such activities. This article highlights cutting-edge research that […]
The Japanese Art of Interval Walking Training
Many of today’s fitness-focused social media platforms are talking about a new trend called Japanese Walking. This exercise method boasts broad appeal due to its relative simplicity and high success rates. This article discusses the origins and specifics of this popular sport, and we will delve into the health benefits associated with regular participation. Walking […]
Elevating Yoga Poses into a Walking Workout
Trying to quiet the mind these days can often prove challenging. Some individuals clear their heads by taking a walk in nature. Others prefer the solitary mindfulness of a yoga class experience. This article explores the new fitness trend of walking yoga, blending the two and elevating the strengths of each. Taking Mindful Steps Walking […]
Hip Re-Alignment After Knee Surgery
Hip alignment changes after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) commonly occur as the body adjusts to a new mechanical axis. Often, this realignment corrects pre-existing issues. However, changing the very structure of a knee can alter pelvic tilt, muscle balance, and hip rotation. This article explores the links among spine, hip, and knee alignment, as well as […]