Understanding Shoulder Instability: The Anatomy and the Pathology
The shoulder is the most versatile joint of our body and allows motion of our arms in pretty much every direction, but this instability also makes it the riskiest joint. “What makes a joint risky?”, one may wonder. It is rather simple. The increased range of motion requires a certain looseness and flexibility in the ligaments […]
Training a Client with a Bleeding Disorder
Everyone should have the ability to exercise and express the activity that their bodies are designed to exhibit, but sometimes more careful consideration of the client’s unique needs is required. Since March is Bleeding Disorder Awareness Month, I wanted to take this opportunity to explain the basics of bleeding disorders, and some of the unique […]
The Human Heart: Basic Cardiac Anatomy and Physiology for the Personal Trainer
The Human Heart: we all have one, but how fully do we understand their function? How necessary for certified personal trainers is this understanding to developing an effective training regimen? I believe very, and if you believe athletic development is a scientific discipline, you probably do too. A solid grasp of cardiophysiology can provide fitness […]
This Could Be the Most Important Thing You Teach Your Clients
What a pretentious title, huh? What could possibly be so important that it is the most important thing to tell your personal training clients? Is it to keep their backs straight and in a neutral position for deadlifts and squats so that they don’t injure themselves? That the kitchen is where changes to the body […]
Why the Goal Shouldn’t Be to Lose 20 Pounds
Maybe you’re thinking, “What is wrong with losing 20 pounds?” What about losing 20lbs in 10 weeks? Is it too much? Is it too little? Is there another goal or some new fancy scientifically-derived method for losing all this weight? Perhaps a shift of focus from numbers to behavior and lifestyle change warrants stronger observation […]
Lower Leg Joint Anatomy
Many fitness enthusiasts in the course of their fitness journey eventually end up cursing everything from knees to toes. These bones, joints, and other tissues, both big and small, seem to be among those that are easiest to injure as a result of the repetitive forces we make them endure. Let’s break down the joints […]