The Osteoporosis and Cancer Connection
Cancer treatment and recovery pose many challenges for a fitness client, including an increased risk for bone loss. Knowing the risks as well as the [...]
The Dangerous Difference Between Ketosis and Ketoacidosis
With the ketogenic diet being among popular "weight loss" diets today, learning how the fat-fueled process of ketosis is different from the potentially deadly [...]
Training the Diabetic Client
The effects of diabetes may be ameliorated by a well-designed exercise program, giving personal trainers an opportunity to do more for these clients than improving [...]
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome – What Fitness Professionals Need to Know
Because the symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, or myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS), can be exacerbated by exertion, there are key points every fitness professional can keep [...]
Medication and Exercise: Interactions and Implications
Millions of Americans currently take prescribed medications to manage various chronic conditions making it imperative for personal trainers to understand medication side effects and how [...]
Exercises for Personal Trainers Working with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Clients
People diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) are often overlooked as candidates for a solid and rewarding fitness program. For many years they have been told [...]
Lymphatic System Logistics for Exercise
The lymphatic system is tied to the optimal functioning of almost every aspect of the human body. It plays a role in injury and muscle [...]
Fun Functional Movement for Young Clients With Limb Weakness
Lower limb weakness can present in young people who are diagnosed with muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, or cerebral palsy. Regardless of its etiology, lower limb [...]
The Female Athlete Triad
Energy Imbalance. Amenorrhea. Osteoporosis and risk of fractures. Together, these symptoms make up a condition called the female athlete triad. Typically, this condition is seen [...]
Assessing Cardiovascular Risk with Fitness Clients
Prioritizing and investigating clients’ health history according to recent research and recommendations to minimize risk and identify potential unknown risk factors is part of [...]