Single limb training is not a new concept, yet it is far more common for people to train bilaterally— think squats, bench press, lat…
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Author: Ian Nimblett
Posts by Ian Nimblett:
Enhance Landmine Training
The benefits of using a landmine and the rather simple setup of a holder and barbell allow trainers to employ a variety of exercises.…
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Wobble Training: What is Oscillating Kinetic Energy?
When I first saw Oscillating Kinetic Energy training 10 years ago, I remember thinking is this a cool exercise trick or another attention grabbing way…
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“Anti-Core” Training: The Importance of Stabilizing the Spine
Anti-core training may not only help you but also your clients improve spinal stability and athletic performance. In order to better understand the concept of…
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The Hierarchy of Fat Loss
Fat loss training can be very confusing for our fitness clients but even for fitness professionals, but it doesn’t have to be. Unfortunately, a common…
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10 Rules for Fitness After 40
The average age of over half of personal training clients is 45 years old. Over the past 13 years as a personal trainer, I’ve had…
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How to Do the Pallof Press
I’ve found that the exercises that look the least complicated are typically the best for you. At first glance, the Pallof Press would certainly fit…
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Do This, Not This, Do That: The Optimal Method to Demo’ing Exercises
Do you ever get frustrated trying to get clients to do an exercise correctly? I certainly have. Sometimes I ask myself if I said too…
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The Importance of Programming Exercise Regressions
I always say a skilled personal trainer is not about being hard or tough but one that meets a client where they are and gradually…
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How to Do a Kickstand Romanian Deadlift
When done correctly, single-leg Romanian deadlifts are a terrific exercise. The keyword here is “correctly”. Because this variation on a deadlift is a difficult and…
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Assess, Don’t Guess: Using Assessments to Support Client Coaching
As personal trainers we have a due diligence to keep our clients safe and injury-free in tandem with helping them reach their goals. Before your…
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How to Do Sandbag Cleans
As we age, we lose nearly twice the amount of power as we lose strength. Every decade after 40 years old, power declines 17% and…
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