The military’s practice of marching with a weighted pack on one’s back, or “rucking”, aims to foster the development of a strong and highly desirable…
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Author: Cathleen Kronemer
Posts by Cathleen Kronemer:
This Sweet Truth May Turn Your Protein Shake Sour: The Effects of Artificial Sweeteners
Is it possible for a “clean” protein source to work against your muscle-gaining goals and harbor toxic chemicals and artificial sweeteners? The answer may terrify…
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Fun, Functional Movement for Young Clients With Limb Weakness
Lower limb weakness can present in children and young people who are diagnosed with muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, or cerebral palsy. Regardless of its etiology,…
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What Is the Optimal Training Volume and Intensity for Strength Gains? Is More Actually Less?
Volume, frequency, and load all factor into a successful resistance training program. Many personal training clients ask how often they should work out, how intensely,…
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Balancing the Omega Fatty Acid Ratio in the Standard American Diet
Most health and fitness professionals have come to accept the premise that more omega-3 fatty acids in the diet can help control inflammation and heart…
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Involving the Whole Muscle Cell in Holistic Training
In holistic exercise, the focus rests not on isolating a specific muscle or body part, but rather on strengthening all the muscles in the body…
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Curious About Quercetin? Its Benefits May Surprise You
Quercetin, a supplement commonly found on health-food store shelves, also seems of interest to those in the exercise/sports realm. Here we aim to provide an…
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Channeling Stress Towards Athletic Excellence
In the competitive sports arena, athletes can encounter a multitude of stressful situations from a variety of different sources. Regular exposure to such stressors can negatively…
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10 Minutes to Better Fitness with HIIT Workouts
Evidence-based scientific guidelines suggest that exercise ranks as an ideal non-pharmaceutical strategy in the prevention/management of chronic diseases. Despite these well-documented benefits, 33% of adults…
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Pushing Through the Plateau: How to Help Clients Overcome Stalled Progress
Every dedicated athlete, at some point in his life, comes face-to-face with a progress plateau. The athlete’s trainer understands that the key to maintaining client…
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Avoiding the Commonly-Made Mistakes of New Trainers
Congratulations to all certified personal trainers! After proudly displaying the newly-minted certificate on the gym wall, eager new trainers feel completely prepared to take on…
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Supplement Series: Efficacy of Chromium and Alpha-Lipoic Acid
In this next installment of our series on bodybuilding supplements, we cast a discerning eye on 2 products frequently consumed by dedicated athletes, chromium picolinate…
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