TFL Compensatory Patterns
Tensor fasciae latae (TFL) is a small muscle that makes a big fuss. An overactive TFL can result in pain in various parts of the [...]
Goniometry: Should Personal Trainers Know It?
Goniometry is measuring the passive range of motion of a joint using a protractor like device with two arms, called a goniometer, which measures joint angles [...]
Developing Flexibility for Fitness and Better Living
Flexibility training is one of the most overlooked and underappreciated components of physical fitness. Mostly, because it is generally programmed at the end of a [...]
Client Fitness Assessments–Charge or Don’t?
Approaches to fitness assessments are as varied as the individual assessments themselves. Every health and fitness professional will likely have their own approach to conducting [...]
Fitness Age Gauges for Older Clients
Medicare-aged folks comprise a notable and possibly growing segment of our NFPT clientele. Their calendar years may or may not reflect “gym or fitness age.”1 [...]
Functional Movement Assessments For Fitness Clients
Up until the early 90's, fitness assessments consisted of measuring body fat, upper/lower body strength, flexibility, and anaerobic capacity. As we learned more about the [...]
Understanding Heart Rate Variability Training And How To Use It With Fitness Clients
Heart Rate Variability (HRV) training utilizes today's available technology to assess a heart metric that can provide valuable information about how a client or athlete [...]
Interpreting Signs of Overhead Squat Assessment: Upper Body Dysfunction
Upper body dysfunction (UBD) may appear upon observation as simple shoulder dysfunction, as has been suggested with models such Upper Crossed Syndrome. But the glenohumeral [...]
Interpreting Signs of Overhead Squat Assessment: Lumbo Pelvic Hip Complex Dysfunction
Interpreting the noted signs of an Overhead Squat Assessment (OHSA) can help a trainer identify muscle imbalances, such as which muscles are long and weak, [...]
Interpreting Signs of Overhead Squat Assessment: Lower Extremity Dysfunction
After getting familiar with performing an overhead squat assessment (OHSA) and noting any signs of imbalance or dysfunction, you'll have to know what to do [...]