If personal trainers find their regular clients growing bored with traditional resistance training and aerobic/HIIT programs, try introducing a cycle of METCON workouts. In this…
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Category: Training Concepts
GLP-1s and Longevity: A Dual-Edged Sword?
In the fast-moving world of metabolic medicine, GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) have earned a reputation as miracle molecules. Simply listen to any well-known podcaster…
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Strength Training, GLP-1s, and Executive Function: A Muscle-Forward Strategy for Mental Performance
Based on recent articles in this series, GLP-1 receptor agonists have emerged as a promising pharmaceutical option for individuals dealing with the complexities of…
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The Copenhagen Plank: Introducing A New Challenge for Adductor Stabilization
Imagine an intense soccer game: lots of running, kicking, and pivoting, all the typical elements of play, happening at top speed. The muscles taking the…
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Hypertrophy Training: A Guide To Building Lean Body Mass
Hypertrophy training is a workout program focusing on the enlargement of skeletal muscle using high volume (reps and sets) with minimal rest. Even if your…
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The Kyphosis Learning Curve: How to Exercise and What Moves to Avoid
The human spine consists of natural curves, beautifully designed to keep us comfortably upright and maintain proper posture. However, too much curvature can lead to…
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Working with Chronically Ill Fitness Clients
Coaching clients with chronic illnesses requires more than simply writing fitness programs or offering health coaching. It requires a level of dedication that encompasses compassion,…
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Beyond Crunches: Embracing the Hanging Leg Raise
We all know those clients: they insist that only hours of cardio and hundreds of crunches will reward them with crop -top-worthy abs. Perhaps personal…
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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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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.
READ MORETraining Overweight Children
Health professionals and others have expressed a concern at the rising rates of obesity in all segments of the population, including adolescent and children. In…
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Suspension Success: A Different Way to View Training
In the never-ending quest for fresh and innovative ways to keep clients motivated, it seems our industry has landed upon something truly unique. Suspension training,…
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