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What are some good exercises and tips for working with someone with fibromyalgia?

Disabilities and DiseasesExercises
7 Answers | Asked by Melanie Fensick 471 days ago
Answered by Gardy Reglas 470 days ago
The MOST IMPORTANT THING to do Melanie, is to be sure that the person does suffer from FM, and get a medical clearance. ... read more

Where do you go when you don't have the answers?

Personal TrainingFitness Education
14 Answers | Asked by Sara Guerard 472 days ago
Answered by Gardy Reglas 471 days ago
Human Kinetics is my orferred source. They have info on jsut about everything. WebMD and About.com are also great site... read more

Anyone have any good downhill skiing workouts?

SkiingWorkout
3 Answers | Asked by Adam Spiker 479 days ago
Answered by Gardy Reglas 479 days ago
Hello Adam! I've had great results with the following exercises. Snatch Cleans Front squats (on... read more

What are the best strength exercises for a batsman in Cricket?

StrengthSports Conditioning
6 Answers | Asked by Radha Krishnaswamy 613 days ago
Answered by Gardy Reglas 485 days ago
First, make sure they have a solid foundation. At the very least, they should know how to perform bench press, shoulder... read more

Do you use a stability ball when training your clients? If so what are your top five exercises?

Core TrainingCoreCore Conditioning
18 Answers | Asked by Joanne Duncan-Carnesciali 660 days ago
Answered by Gardy Reglas 486 days ago
My top 5 are: DB Press Pike Leg Curls Single-leg hip extension Kneeling on SB and p... read more

Training seniors

Personal TrainerGroup FitnessCertifications
15 Answers | Asked by nikki walker 548 days ago
Answered by Gardy Reglas 492 days ago
Hi Nikki! I work with mostly seniors and I have to say it is very rewarding. ACSM, NSCA and NASM, give you... read more

I teach a beginning weight training class for (mostly) seniors (50+). One class member has been diagnosed with osteoporosis.

OsteoporosisSenior FitnessWeight Training
7 Answers | Asked by Janet Hagen 527 days ago
Answered by Gardy Reglas 492 days ago
WOW! The fitness goal for such a person is to increase joint strength and stability, and improve functional capacity. ... read more

Looking to get my first Certification, which one is better? ACE? ACSM or NASM?

Academy of Applied Personal Training Education (AAPTE)CertificationsAmerican Council on Exercise (ACE)American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
21 Answers | Asked by Chuiyi Jiang 520 days ago
Answered by Gardy Reglas 492 days ago
When I got my certs from AFAA and NFPT, there was always references about ACSM and NSCA as Joanne mentioned. So I did t... read more

how many ceu's are needed to renew certifications? Is it still 2.0?

Continuing EducationCertifications
4 Answers | Asked by Rhonda Zwelling 505 days ago
Answered by Gardy Reglas 492 days ago
Hello Rhonda! The best thing to do is for you to contact your organization . For a NSCA PT certification, for example,... read more

The word squeeze is used alot in the fitness world: What exactly does the word mean to you as a professional?

9 Answers | Asked by Susan D'Alonzo 498 days ago
Answered by Gardy Reglas 492 days ago
Well, Susan, I guess it depends on the client. So many times I tell clients to contract, tighten or a muscle, they can... read more
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