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understanding hip flexion

Understanding Hip Flexion

Article compliments of Personal Training on the Net. A recent post on my web site forum made me realize that often a short answer to a complicated question doesn’t work. A few of my readers seemed to think that all of the recent talk about a weak psoas muscle or an under-active psoas muscle might just be people being trendy. I strongly disagree.

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exercise is medicine

Exercise is Medicine: A Physical Activity Prescription and Opportunity for Personal Trainers

It is amazing that physician networking is so infrequently explored by the personal training community. A November 2007 press release from the American Medical Association (AMA) announced the launch of a new initiative called Exercise is Medicine, a program designed to encourage America’s patients to incorporate physical activity and exercise into their daily routine.

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Increase Your Personal Training Client’s Vertical Jump

Increase Your Personal Training Client’s Vertical Jump

When the basketball off season is in full swing and I have been asked numerous times, "how do I increase my vertical?"  Most aspiring basketball players think about flying through the air "Like Mike".  As fitness professionals these people come to us for help in achieving that dream.  They see the value of having professional training to get them off the ground quicker and higher than their opponent. 

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self discipline

The Three D’s: Determination, Dedication, and Discipline

There are many formulas for success.  Starting with and idea and building on it to the point that you are attaining your goal of the physique that you created is no easy task.  During the journey you will have obstacles and these must be overcome.  Otherwise success is delayed and failure is a possibility. Along the way of the Body Transformation Success Formula there will be hidden tools that will help you complete yourself. 

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EXERCISE AND DEPRESSION

Exercise and Depression: How Personal Trainers Can Make an Impact

Depression is the "common cold" of psychological disorders.  The World Health Organization considers depression a high priority concern and most everyone has been depressed or knows someone who has been depressed at some time in life.  Its symptoms include sleep disturbances, loss of appetite or overeating, and anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure).  While it comes in different forms and intensities, some of its characteristics are enduring.  Depressed people think in different ways from their non-depressed counterparts.  Their neuro-chemistry is different.  They have low self esteem.  They are inactive.

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Featured Image FASCIA

Understanding Connective Tissue: Fascia and Programming for Integration

The human body is a dynamic machine. We have been designed and created to move,react, create force, withstand being pulled, twisted, and undergo various stressors. However, when the human body exceeds a certain threshold, something gives way. This being connective tissue, ligaments, tendons and muscles. Making one thing inevitable, breakdown or injury. One important contractile element that places an essential role in withstanding stressors and provides static and dynamic support is called fascia.

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Acromioplasty vs. Rotator Cuff Repair

Acromioplasty vs. Rotator Cuff Repair

The shoulder is one of the most complicated joints, having the ability to move in six different motions. The shoulder is therefore susceptible to injury because of potential trauma, overuse or degeneration requiring potential surgery. Two of the most common surgical procedures for the shoulder are acromioplasty and rotator cuff repair.

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