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“Anti-Core” Training: The Importance of Stabilizing the Spine

By Ian Nimblett|May 13th, 2022|CEC Articles, Training Concepts|

Anti-core training may not only help you but also your clients improve spinal stability and athletic performance. In order to better understand the concept of [...]

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Should Eating Disorder Treatment Include Exercise?

By Cathleen Kronemer|May 10th, 2022|CEC Articles, Health Behaviors and Psychology, Training Concepts|

Despite the fact that exercise may improve a range of biopsychosocial outcomes in patients with eating disorders (ED), exercise does not figure prominently, if at [...]

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The Importance of Grip and Forearm Strength

By Cathleen Kronemer|March 2nd, 2022|2022 June Self Test, Biomechanics and Kinesiology, CEC Articles, Exercise Programming, Training Concepts|

Exercises like pull-ups, rows, kettlebell swings, and bicep curls all involve a certain amount of forearm strength. Rock climbing, one of the fastest-growing sports in [...]

  • FUNCTIONAL IMAGE

Functional Training: Why your clients need it

By Kim Becknell Williams|February 24th, 2022|Exercise Programming, Training Concepts|

Functional training enables clients to do daily tasks more easily. It involves strength training utilizing more than one muscle group through compound exercises and, oftentimes, [...]

  • FLEXIBILITY

Flexibility Fundamentals: How Much Stretching Is Enough?

By GuestAuthor|January 25th, 2022|Training Concepts|

  Being flexible means different things to different people. For some, it’s the ability to touch their toes, while for others, it’s about not feeling [...]

  • REGRESSIONS FEATURED

The Importance of Programming Exercise Regressions

By Ian Nimblett|January 17th, 2022|Advice to Personal Trainers, Training Concepts|

I always say a skilled personal trainer is not about being hard or tough but one that meets a client where they are and gradually [...]

  • Wall Featured

Using the Wall

By Kim Becknell Williams|January 10th, 2022|Training Concepts|

Whether you’re training in a client’s home, a gym, or your own home gym, take advantage of the wall. A wall provides the space for [...]

  • TIRE TRAINING

Tire Training: Fun with Tires!

By Kim Becknell Williams|January 4th, 2022|Training Concepts|

Tire training is often used for sport-specific workouts, but it is also an effective way to exercise for gym-goers and personal training clients. Build strength, [...]

  • 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 [...]

  • FUNCTIONAL RANGE CONDITIONING

Functional Range Conditioning: Unlock Hidden Joint Potential

By Cathleen Kronemer|December 6th, 2021|2022 June Self Test, CEC Articles, Injury Prevention and Treatment, Training Concepts|

Clients often present with what they call “tight muscles” which usually means the muscles are short and overactive and need to be lengthened and calmed [...]

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