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Fish Out of Water: Working with Swimmers on Dry Land

By GuestAuthor|May 17th, 2022|Exercise Programming, Sport Specific Training|

Although both swimming practices and competitions take place in aquatic environs, dryland training can provide substantial benefits for dedicated swimmers. Resistance exercises can aid in [...]

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5 Golf Warm-Up Tips To Help You Avoid Injuries

By GuestAuthor|April 25th, 2022|Sport Specific Training|

  With golf being widely considered to be one of the safest sports to play, it's fairly easy to see why this ever-growing sport is [...]

  • KICKBOXER FITNESS

Foundations of Kickboxing and Karate Fitness

By David Brancato|April 11th, 2022|Sport Specific Training|

  To perform well in kickboxing, karate, and most martial art forms, one must develop strength, power, and muscular endurance. If you have sparring clients, [...]

  • CONCUSSION

Recognizing Concussion in Combat Sports

By David Brancato|March 28th, 2022|Injury Prevention and Treatment, Sport Specific Training|

  In karate, kickboxing and/or mixed martial arts the two contenders bow to one another, acknowledging to the other that contusions, knockouts, and lacerations are [...]

  • GOLF FITNESS

Golf Fitness Components Important for Training Golfers

By GuestAuthor|March 14th, 2022|Sport Specific Training|

Training a golfer? Although golf isn’t the most power-driven sport out there, it’s still imperative for golfers to train optimally to prevent injury and improve [...]

  • CANYON

Conquering the Grand Canyon: Hiking Rim-to-Rim in a Single Day

By Cathleen Kronemer|January 19th, 2022|2022 June Self Test, CEC Articles, Exercise Programming, Injury Prevention and Treatment, Sport Specific Training|

With the new year getting into full swing at gyms across the country, trainers may hear from clients who have set their sights on potentially [...]

  • RUNNING BACKWARD

Running Backward: The Advantages to Retro-Running

By Cathleen Kronemer|December 16th, 2021|2022 June Self Test, CEC Articles, Sport Specific Training, Training Concepts|

Clients who incorporate running into their workout programs may get burned out from the sheer monotony. Retro-running, or running backward, can interject some variety, whether [...]

  • INDOOR ROWING

Indoor Rowing for Fitness Clients

By Dave Frost|December 14th, 2021|Exercise Programming, Sport Specific Training|

Advances in technology and publicity have added to a growing awareness of the superb stamina and strength activity via the notoriety of "ERG" CrossFit workouts [...]

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7 Lifts to Include In a Soccer Players Program

By Ethan Mathis|August 12th, 2021|Exercise Programming, Sport Specific Training|

Yesterday's blog addressed the specific approaches personal trainers can take for programming periodization for soccer players. Now that you're familiar with the how, let's talk [...]

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Soccer Programming for Athletes

By Ethan Mathis|August 11th, 2021|Sport Specific Training|

For soccer players, building strength is a key part of improving and being successful in their sport. In fact, the importance of strength in the [...]

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