With some sports-specific training for rugged climbing, trainers can help ensure their clients ascend greater heights. Learn which body parts to prioritize, and the best…
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Category: Sport Specific Training
Downhill Running: Tame the Force, Perfect the Form
Downhill running demands a huge effort on the actions of eccentric muscle tissue. As a result, such runners often suffer from lower limb muscle damage.…
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The Air Pressure is On: Running Against the Barometer
For years, athletes both recreational and professional have accepted the fact that running at higher elevations poses a unique challenge. The air density diminishes at…
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Mighty Warriors of Muay Thai
The ancient martial art of Muay Thai, practiced the world over, definitely qualifies as a most intense exercise experience. Learn what this powerful sport entails,…
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Ground Reaction Force and Running Form
Running is a popular form of exercise and an effective way for our clients to boost cardiovascular fitness. However, it is associated with a higher…
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Fitness World Records
Great workout programming usually consists of a fair amount of foundational strength and mobility practices mixed with a bit of challenging exercise. For clients who…
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Tips for Combining Strength and Cycling
Combining two seemingly different workouts may appear daunting to some fitness clients at first glance, but for cyclists who want to go beyond speed, strength…
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Developing Martial Arts Skills
Personal trainers may encounter a vast array of clients with even more varied backgrounds and skillsets. At some point, a martial art practitioner may solicit…
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Top Five Agility Drills for Soccer Players
Soccer is a game that is heavily reliant on the ability to change positions quickly and efficiently. Since the game is not a unidirectional sport,…
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Soccer Programming for Athletes
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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Seven Lifts to Include in a Soccer Program
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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Hiking Rim-to-Rim in a Single Day: Conquering the Grand Canyon
With the new year getting into full swing at gyms across the country, personal trainers may hear from clients who have set their sights on…
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