Approximately 54 million Americans have osteoporosis or low bone mass, placing them at increased risk for osteoporosis. This often-silent disease causes bones to become weak…
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Category: CEC Articles
Hip Flexor Muscles and Anatomy for Personal Trainers: Exercises and Stretches
How many of the 11 muscles involved in hip flexion can you name from memory? It’s hard to remember them all! Yet it’s easy to see…
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Prepare Clients for Weight Loss Success With 5 Dietary Tips
Misconceptions about how to lose weight are in no short supply. Heighten your success with clients by preventing them from falling victim to the hype that…
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Some Clients Need Lunge Exercise Alternatives
Surely as a competent personal trainer you encourage clients to get outside their comfort zone, understanding that each client requires a tailored training program. Yet,…
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Maximizing Biceps Muscle Exercises
When personal trainers understand biceps anatomy and mechanics they’re able to cue clients more effectively, address strength imbalances, minimize risk of injury, and enhance training…
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The Effects of Alcohol on Exercise and Performance
Is it ethical to recommend alcohol to our clients? An important aspect of professional personal training includes reminding clients of how important clean eating and…
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Understanding the Tibialis Posterior Muscle
When a client asks you, “What do you think about arch supports?” You can respond by educating them and connecting them to the tibialis posterior…
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What is a Ketogenic Diet?
Atkins Diet, South Beach, the Whole 30, Paleo and now Keto? What’s this all about? What does it mean and how can you educate your…
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Does Exercise Improve Sleep Apnea?
We all know that exercise, sleep, and health are interconnected. Exercise can certainly improve sleep apnea, but to what extent and under what circumstances? Knowing…
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Maximize Triceps Muscle Exercises with Anatomy
What’s the difference between doing triceps extensions with a pronated grip, supinated grip and neutral? This is a common question that arises about the many…
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Intermittent Fasting – Is it the right approach?
Intermittent fasting is growing in popularity for its purported benefits including improved insulin sensitivity, weight loss, managing hunger cues, and increased fat burning (and this…
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Does Exercise Help Restless Leg Syndrome?
The right exercise at the right time can make a difference for clients suffering from RLS. “Purposeful movement” is typically seen as a healthy endeavor,…
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