Proteins are indeed the building blocks of the body. They also play a vital role in resistance and aerobic training.
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The Role of Amino Acids in Muscle Tissue
After amino acids have been taken up into muscle tissue, they serve two basic purposes with respect to muscle conditioning.
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Knee Anatomy Structure and Injuries
For decades the leg extension, squat, leg press and lunge have all been used by general fitness clients, rehab patients and elite athletes alike without much on the side of specific research to help the fitness coach in determining which exercise to use or recommend for a specific goal or need. To understand the concepts and summaries of this article let’s start by taking an in-depth look at the internal components of the knee.
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If the Shoe Fits, Wear It–or Don’t: Transitioning to Barefoot Running
Most avid runners will describe their chosen sport as liberating, challenging, a great way to commune with nature and, most of all, simplistic in its equipment requirements. One can just don a pair of high-quality running shoes and hit the open road. Or might it be even easier than that? In recent years, a debate has begun to surface regarding the most optimal choice of footwear when running.
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Diaphragmatic Breathing: Assessment & Corrective Ideas
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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