Clients ages 50 and over are sometimes treated with “kid gloves”. Training should be prescribed on an individual basis, of course, but barring contraindications, there…
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Heart Choices not Hard Choices: World Heart Day 2014
Cardiovascular disease and one of its complications – stroke – are the leading causes of death around the globe, with some estimates putting the number…
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Biochemistry of Nutrition
The relationship between diet and well being dates back as early as 400 BC and is found in the principles established by Hippocrates. I believe…
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CrossFit to the Tough Mudder: Realities of Fitness Trends for Personal Trainers
There are a lot trends that come and go in the fitness world. And along with them come a varying amount of opinions on them.…
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Restore the Core
This information is from Chris Kelly’s eLearning continuing education course: Restore the Core: Integrated Core Training for Real World Function. See the full course for…
READ MOREHow Obese is Your State?
When the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 1995 began collecting data on adult obesity in all 50 states, the highest rate was 19%.…
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Exercise, Diet Keys to Better Overall Health as We Age, Study Suggests
Becoming and staying physically active may significantly improve both musculoskeletal and overall health, and help offset or delay the effects of aging. According a recently…
READ MOREAchoo! Is it a cold – or an allergy?
The air can be filled with respiratory irritants, from man-made pollution to pollen and mold spores that lead to sneezing and wheezing year round. But…
READ MOREGetting Back to Exercise from a Lower Back Injury
One of the major concerns for anyone recovering from an injury is the possibility of re-injury. This holds true especially for recovering from lower back problems.
READ MOREWhen ‘Low’ is the Way to Go
There are many benefits to high intensity exercise, but there are also situations in which low intensity can be the best way to go. Let’s use…
READ MORENovember is American Diabetes Month
Diabetes is a metabolic disease that happens to people everywhere, all year round. But November is a time when several health advocacy organizations aim to…
READ MOREThe Trainer as an Educator
Personal trainers not only guide clients through exercise movements, they play a major role in educating them about the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle and…
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