Throughout this series exploring the empirical evidence surrounding Dr. Gabrielle Lyon’s (2022) Muscle-Centric Medicine (MCM) paradigm, we’ve explored the profound role of skeletal muscle in…
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How Attentional Focus Impacts Motor Learning and Performance: A Guide for Personal Trainers
Attentional focus—whether internal or external—is crucial in movement execution and skill acquisition. For personal trainers, understanding the impact of cueing strategies on client performance is…
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Using Proprioception Exercises to Improve Balance and Coordination
What is Proprioception? Proprioception is the body’s ability to sense its movement, position, and orientation in space without having to rely on visual input. It…
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Pain Psychology, Placebo, and the Nocebo Effect in Personal Training
The exercise experience extends beyond the physical realm and is deeply intertwined with psychology, such as the nocebo effect. Response expectancy theory, developed by Dr.…
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Osteoporosis: What Personal Trainers Need to Know
Osteoporosis is a bone disease characterized by micro-architectural deterioration of bone tissue and loss of bone mass. It affects 13.4 million people aged 50 and…
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