It’s no surprise that as we age we naturally lose strength. As we age we lose power, balance, and stability which are also compromised. We…
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It’s no surprise that as we age we naturally lose strength. As we age we lose power, balance, and stability which are also compromised. We…
READ MOREAs trainers, a lot of our work involves doing all we can to prevent injuries from occurring. Unfortunately, injuries still happen both under our watch…
READ MOREWhen training an athlete toward peak/competitive performance whether post-rehabilitation or from current ability, training load must exceed capacity. With carefully planned increases in load, the…
READ MOREExercise may feel difficult or even scary for individuals with cardiovascular and respiratory disease or problems. As personal trainers, you may have questions about how…
READ MORECan the drive for extreme muscularity turn into an unhealthy obsession? “The Adonis Complex”, aptly named after the Greek mythological character whose body was said…
READ MOREAs coaches and trainers, many of us work with adolescents who show promising athletic prowess. We must take into account, however, that human development falls…
READ MOREPreparing an effective training session requires carefully considering movement patterns, rep counts, number of sets, and other physical considerations; however, establishing a healthy and positive…
READ MOREAutism refers to the complexity of neurobiological development disorders. Affecting 1% of the population within this continent, many experts consider it among the most serious…
READ MOREWhen working with fitness clients, personal trainers are likely to come up against lifestyle habits that need to change, one of which is very problematic…
READ MORESingle limb training is not a new concept, yet it is far more common for people to train bilaterally— think squats, bench press, lat…
READ MOREAs fitness professionals, we accept the premise that most serious strength-training athletes and bodybuilders will experience injuries at some point in time. Within a 1-year…
READ MOREMountain biking and competitive cycling, among the world’s most popular modes of exercise, carry the potential risk of male infertility and other risks to men’s…
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