The average individual takes about 12,000 breaths in a day. This presents a huge problem for those with dysfunctional breathing patterns.
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Is There a ‘Male Menopause’? Testosterone Decreases with Age
Is there a ‘Male Menopause’? The accurate answer to this question, of course, is no, as menopause refers to the cessation of menstruation in women. However once a man reaches the age of 30, the testosterone production in his body will decrease by an average rate of 1-2% per year.
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Strength Training for Children and Adolescents
Many parents focus on helping their child reach their full academic potential, with tutoring, homework, and structure. Children have an athletic potential as well that is often overlooked, or taught that team sports alone will help them reach it. While I don’t discount the importance of learning teamwork, team sports alone will not help a child reach that potential. If they excel at a sport or sports, getting them involved early in strength and conditioning training can mean the difference between playing at the varsity level, possible college scholarship, or reaching the dream of professional sports.
Olympic Weightlifting Methods
When trainers hear about Olympic weightlifting they immediately think of two things: either taking a loaded barbell and ripping it off the floor in one violent motion with minimal technique, or that the lifts are detrimental and deleterious to the health and well being of the person doing the lifts. These two assumptions highlight a vast miscomprehension of Olympic weightlifting.
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The Benefits of Exercise for Breast Cancer Patients
“Mrs. Doe, I’m sorry to inform you that your tests have revealed the presence of a malignancy…” These are probably among the most powerful and frightening words any woman can hear from her doctor.
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Training Considerations and Programming for Older Adults
According to the US Census Bureau, between 2010 and 2050, the United States is projected to experience rapid growth in its elderly population. Many want and need dedicated trainers who understand the aging process and proper injury prevention.
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What is the SAID Principle?
There is little room for argument that every sport poses its own unique demands. So in order to improve skills unique to a particular sport, it’s best to practice the moves used in that sport. That is the concept behind the Specific Adaptation to Imposed Demands (SAID) principle.
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The Role of Insulin in Weight Training: What Personal Trainers Need to Know
Insulin is one of the body’s most important hormones, and it is of particular interest for bodybuilders who train naturally.
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Dealing with Piriformis Syndrome
As fitness professionals, we often hear complaints from clients about various muscle aches following tough workouts. Typically we can dispel their fears by explaining the…
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EPOC: Maximizing the Body’s Oxygen Debt for Greater Weight Loss Results
While exercise recovery needn’t take an epoch, it does involve EPOC (Excess Post Exercise Oxygen Consumption).
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Handle with Care: The Intricacies of Training Teenage Female Clients
With the cost of higher education continuing to skyrocket, prudent parents nationwide are not only trying to pad their savings accounts, but are also actively seeking any and every scholarship opportunity available for their children.
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Bodyweight Training 101: Returning to Basics Can Propel You Forward
As we head into 2014, leading experts have predicted that one of the hottest trends on the horizon seems to be a throwback to the…
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