The Gravity of Concussions
Concussion awareness and education are crucial for saving the life of clients who may not even be aware they have suffered one. A concussion can [...]
Does Your Cancer Survivor Client Have Brittle Bones?
Working with a client who is a cancer survivor? There is a good chance they may have brittle bones. To create safe and effective exercise [...]
Can Exercise Help Peripheral Neuropathy?
The right exercises can be a catalyst for regaining motor control in clients sidelined with neuropathic pain. Negotiating with neuropathy when personal training has its challenges, [...]
Why You Should be Training Senior Adults
Regardless of their level of education, many seniors struggle to get into a regular habit of physical exercise, leaving them in less than ideal health. As [...]
Strength Training for Down Syndrome
Improving muscular strength in special populations is gaining in popularity. Here is your chance to dramatically improve the lives of Down syndrome clients. In a [...]
Prostate Cancer Exercise Programming
If a client tells you they have or have had prostate cancer you need to do extra research before programming exercise for him. Here are [...]
Exercise Programming for Clients with Fibromyalgia
Exercise can help those suffering from fibromyalgia. Movements may include walking, yoga, and aquatic exercise. Here are some guidelines to help you program for your [...]
Does Chronic Inflammation Prevent Weight Loss?
Chronic low-grade inflammation can impede weight loss. If you have a client who is struggling to achieve a fitness or performance goal, inflammation may be [...]
Training Clients With Down Syndrome: A Mutually Rewarding Experience
Inclusion programs offered at gyms and community centers nationwide are gaining recognition as successful tools of empowerment for individuals with special needs. Down Syndrome, or [...]
Women and Weightlifting: The Good, The Bad, and The Truth
Can you imagine a world in which women’s muscularity is considered attractive and a highly prized attribute? Muscles can perform amazing feats within the human [...]