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“Anti-Core” Training: The Importance of Stabilizing the Spine

By Ian Nimblett|May 13th, 2022|CEC Articles, Training Concepts|

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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Should Eating Disorder Treatment Include Exercise?

By Cathleen Kronemer|May 10th, 2022|CEC Articles, Health Behaviors and Psychology, Training Concepts|

Despite the fact that exercise may improve a range of biopsychosocial outcomes in patients with eating disorders (ED), exercise does not figure prominently, if at [...]

  • HOT PROTEIN

Mixology 101: Combining Protein Powder with Hot Liquids

By Cathleen Kronemer|April 22nd, 2022|2022 June Self Test, CEC Articles, Nutrition, Physiology|

Personal trainers widely accept that in order to build muscle, one must consume a significant amount of lean protein. We frequently share such advice with [...]

  • INNER FITNESS

Inner Fitness: How Altruism Keeps Us Healthy

By Cathleen Kronemer|April 19th, 2022|2022 June Self Test, Advice to Personal Trainers, CEC Articles, Health Behaviors and Psychology|

A healthy diet, exercise, and screening for disease will always remain the cornerstones for lifelong health. Yet many experts --- including, apparently, the well-respected late [...]

  • FAT LOSS

The Hierarchy of Fat Loss

By Ian Nimblett|April 14th, 2022|CEC Articles, Physiology|

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 [...]

  • PAIN RELIEF OPTIONS

Pain Relief Options for DOMS

By Cathleen Kronemer|April 13th, 2022|2022 June Self Test, CEC Articles, Injury Prevention and Treatment, Physiology|

Pain can exert a powerful effect on the human body, from limiting one’s engagement in/enjoyment of physical activities to leaving one frustrated, depressed, and anxious. [...]

  • PLANT PROTEIN

The Link Between Plant-Sourced Proteins and Blood Pressure

By Cathleen Kronemer|March 24th, 2022|2022 June Self Test, CEC Articles, Nutrition|

Amino acids may form the foundation of all proteins; however, only a select few hold the potential to lower blood pressure. Read on to learn [...]

  • POST WORKOUT MEAL

The Importance of Post-Workout Meal Timing: Myth or Mandatory?

By Cathleen Kronemer|March 23rd, 2022|CEC Articles, Nutrition, Physiology|

Prudent personal trainers know that both training stimuli and nutrient consumption affect hypertrophy gains. Training increases protein synthesis, but it may also activate muscle protein [...]

  • HIP STABILITY

The Importance of Hip Stability in Runners

By GuestAuthor|March 21st, 2022|2022 June Self Test, Advice to Personal Trainers, Biomechanics and Kinesiology, CEC Articles|

Training a runner? Here is why hip stability should be a primary focus of your training! Did you know it is estimated that the average [...]

  • OMEGA RATIO

Balancing the Omega Fatty Acid Ratio in the Standard American Diet

By Cathleen Kronemer|March 10th, 2022|2022 June Self Test, CEC Articles, Nutrition, Supplements|

Most health and fitness professionals are wise to the notion that more Omega-3 fatty acids in the diet is a good thing for controlling inflammation [...]

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