The standing cable press is a great way to train the chest because it is less stress on the shoulder joint than the bench press.…
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Category: Exercise Programming
7 Bodyweight Exercises for Outside the Box Training
Get outside the walls of an exercise facility and mix up the routine. Even if the weather is chilly. People all around the country just…
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Prepping Newbies For Their First Race
Races like a 5k are a great way for you to structure goals around strength training, cardio, and nutrition for your clients.
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Corrective Calisthenics
In this article I take pleasure in presenting to you calisthenics exercises designed to correct muscular imbalances from work, poor posture, cell phone usage, driving…
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3 Corrective Calisthenics Workouts – Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
In Part One of this article, I provided Self Myofascial Release techniques to lengthen over-active muscles with stretching and activation techniques. Below are functional movements…
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How to Do a Chin-up
If you are looking for a better physique and greater gains in strength, then look no further than doing chin-ups. Most trainers would agree that…
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5 Important Signals to Change the Workout Routine
A routine offers certain benefits; it’s something we can count on being predictable and comfortable. We know what to do once a routine is established…
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Strength-Plus-Cardio Boot Camp
No fuss, no equipment, quick boot camp routines…instructors need those. Here’s an example of a super-simple 50-minute group routine that works for indoor or outdoor.…
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Splitting the Difference – One Way to Program for Endurance and Muscle Growth
One way to program for endurance and muscle growth is by splitting the difference. There are thousands of ways to structure an exercise program and…
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Shoulder Injuries: Anatomy and Considerations
When strength training, it happens. That twinge in the soft tissue, that pop of the ligature, that pitch fork stab in the muscle. “I’m okay”…
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Transform Your Workout with These 3 Landmine Exercises
As a personal trainer I’m always in search of a better or a different way to help my clients. Sometimes my search leads to new…
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Proper Form for Plank Exercise: Planking with Purpose
The plank is a versatile exercise that personal trainers can adapt for various skill levels and abilities. Exercise Name & Target Muscle Group Trunk stabilization,…
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