Sometimes kettlebells are the most appropriate personal training tool and other times dumbbells are needed to meet a client’s goals. Considering the desired outcome and…
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Category: Exercise Science, Biology, and Research
“Low-T”? There’s a workout for that!
Testosterone, a hormone made by the testicles, functions primarily to fuel a male’s sex drive as well as his overall physique. In addition, testosterone encourages…
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Meniscus Anatomy and Injuries
As a fitness trainer or coach, you will undoubtedly have to create an exercise program around aching knees for many of your clients because a…
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Anterior Tibialis Anatomy Function and Exercise
Identify the location of anterior tibialis and cue ankle and foot exercises more effectively with clients. I hope you are working your clients ankles and…
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Identify the location of posterior tibialis and cue ankle and foot exercises more effectively with clients. Hopefully, you are doing foot and ankle exercises with…
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Anemia and Exercise: Pumping Iron or Depleting It?
Understanding the correlation between anemia and exercise is important for personal trainers to grasp before working with an anemic client. Anemia is the term used…
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Understanding and Training Pectoralis Major
Knowing where pectoralis major is located, how it moves the surrounding bones, and what exercises strengthen it is essential for exercise programming. Pec major is a…
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Clean Bulk Your Way to More Muscle Mass
It’s common for people to want to put on mass (bulk) and also tone the body. How do we help our clients achieve both these…
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Understanding and Training Rectus Abdominis
The rectus abdominis (RA) is known as the “six-pack” muscle. Most people know where the RA is but not everyone understands the intricacies of this…
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Understanding and Training Transverse Abdominis
When it comes to optimal personal training and fitness coaching, knowing the chief musculature of the human body is paramount. The transverse abdominis (TVA) wraps…
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Balance Concerns: Age-Related or Warning Sign?
Lack of balance can be normal or it can be a serious health concern. Knowing the difference is essential for the personal trainer. The ability…
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Exploring Breathing Muscles and Exercise
There are 18 muscles working when we breathe, including the pecs. More often than not, the diaphragm and transverse abdominus are the main two muscles…
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