Archive for April 2004
How Can Trainers Transition From Land to Aquatic Personal Training?
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Become a Music Master
If youโre like most group fitness instructors, having current and motivational music has always been a priority. The right tunes can make a big difference in your classes. Luckily, good songs have never been more accessible. Whether you need an entire CD of indoor cycling songs or just one track for your cardio cool-down, downloading music from the Internet may be the way to go.
Read MoreAlternative Therapies for Athletes
Yoga, Pilates & Golf
Tight chest muscles. Reduced flexibility in the torso. Strained shoulders and a sore back. Unfortunately, thatโs the description of many amateur and weekend golfers. Golfers habitually bend and twist, bend and twistโall the while straining their backs and shoulders, forming muscle imbalances and inviting injury.
Read MoreBaby Boomers Not Being Heart-Smart
According to โBoomer Coalition Reality Check: When Boomer Optimism Becomes Denial,โ a new survey conducted by RoperASW on behalf of the Boomer Coalition and the American Heart Association, Baby Boomers in the United States are very aware of cardiovascular disease. Unfortunately this knowledge is not spurring them to take action to combat the disease. For example:
Only 47% of survey respondents eat a
healthy diet each day.
Only 55% exercise more than three
times each week.
Public Speaking Rx
Just a few months ago, an 8-year-old boy had a 2-year-old bike collecting dust in the garage. His motherโs efforts to get the boy to ride were met with much resistance. So many other things came more easily for him; he simply was not eager to try this challenging activity. His mother was convinced his first wheels would be those on a car.
The boy became more frustrated every time his mother encouraged him to try riding. She too began to get apprehensive. If he fell, the mishap was of course all her fault.
Read MoreRestaurants Not Responsible for Obesity
Responding to Americans who oppose holding restaurants legally liable for obesity, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption Act (called the โCheeseburger Billโ by some) in March. The bill is meant to protect restaurants and food service companies from litigation.
Read MoreExercise and Bone Strength
As a personal trainer, you probably know that exercise has been shown to increase bone strength, as measured by bone mineral density (BMD), in people of all ages. But did you know that the degree to which exercise improves BMD depends on a variety of factors, including age, reproductive hormone status, nutritional status and the nature of the exercise?
Read MoreBoosting Your Body Image
When was the last time you heard an infant say she couldnโt come out to play because she was having a bad hair day? How many toddlers do you know whoโll refuse an ice-cream cone because they want to squeeze into their โskinny jeansโ? We are not born with a body image. The way weโฆ
Read MoreYoga, Pilates and Golf
Take the strain out of golf by expanding your repertoire of sports conditioning exercises.
By Catherine Fiscella, MS, PT, and Jill Johnson, MS, PT
Yoga, Pilates & Golf
Tight chest muscles. Reduced flexibility in the torso. Strained shoulders and a sore back. Unfortunately, thatโs the description of many amateur and weekend golfers. Golfers habitually bend and twist, bend and twistโall the whilโฆ
Read MoreThe Shoulder, Part III
The Shoulder, Part III
SUGGESTED EXERCISES The rotator cuff muscles are not balanced in their ability to internally or externally rotate the humerus. The external rotators, which are significantly weaker than the internal, should be exercised through range of motion (ROM). However, some of the exercises listed are specifically designed to encourage the stabilizing mechanics of the rotator cuffโฆ
Read MoreThe Shoulder, Part III
The arm (upper limb) rotates medially and laterally about a vertical axis (through the long axis of the humerus). This motion is produced by contraction of the rotator muscles along with other muscles of the upper limb.
Read MoreACSM on Exercise and Hypertension
If you train clients with hypertension, youโll want to check out the new position stand of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) on โExercise and Hypertension.โ (It replaces ACSMโs 1993 position stand โPhysical Activity, Physical Fitness, and Hypertension.โ) ACSMโs latest stand views exercise as a cornerstone therapy for the primary prevention, treatment and control of the disease.
Read MoreUnderstanding The Female Athlete Triad
With Olympic gold in her sights, gymnast Christy Henrich trained over several years with a goal of achieving contender status on the U.S. Olympic Womenโs Gymnastics Team. But then a judge at a national competition told the 95-pound Henrich that if she expected to win Olympic gold, she would have to lose weightโโadviceโ that eventuallyโฆ
Read MoreMotivating Your Sales Staff
idea fitness manager
Cash does motivate, but did you know that lots of other incentives do the same thing?
Gift Certificates. For the social type, give certificates to professional sports games or restaurants. For the practical person, present certificates for items he or she can really use, such as tools or small home appliances.
Read MoreThe Shoulder, Part III
fine anatomy
by Susan L. Hitzmann, MS
The Shoulder, Part III
Studying the rotator cuff, and medial and lateral rotation.
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The arm (upper limb) rotates medially and laterally about a vertical axis (through the long axis of the humerus). This motion is produced by contraction of the rotator muscles along with other muscles of the upper limb. Arm rotation about its long axis can occur in any posโฆ
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