The glenohumeral (shoulder) joint requires balanced and adequate external rotation to perform a pull-up effectively. Assessing the performance of both internal and external rotator muscles [...]
The scapulae need rhythm and symmetry to allow for adequate motion when performing pull-ups. Assessing scapular rotation before progressing to an independent pull-up sets your client [...]
Thoracic mobility is crucial for proper pull-up performance, allowing for proper scapular motion, and hence, optimal shoulder movement. Assessing thoracic mobility and latissimus dorsi length is [...]
If we train our bodies to the point of failure, or just shy of that threshold, we typically find ourselves more than a bit winded. [...]
The month of February can present a conundrum for health enthusiasts. Here we stand, 5 or 6 weeks into our New Year’s resolutions of exercising [...]
What a dynamic month on the NFPT Blog! HIIT training, body image directed goal setting, lymphatics programming, oblique muscle anatomy, and sitting strategies are all [...]
Michele Rogers has a dynamic and ever-evolving presence in the fitness industry. She is NFPT's new blog editor and publisher, she coaches clients, and has [...]
Hands-on experience in prepping healthy and balanced meals is beneficial for your clients and business. Expand your community by inviting others from your client's network [...]
The Kettlebell (KB) Windmill is a valuable exercise for shoulder stability, upper back flexibility, better movement in the hamstrings and hips (which helps with back [...]
Nothing predicts dreaded plateaus like the same workout routine over and over again. A plateau occurs when your client ceases to gain any recognizable progress in [...]
