Archive for May 2021
Getting Back Into Working Out
The rolling reopening of fitness centers means that, like bears coming out of hibernation, people want to get back into working out. During the closures, even the most dedicated clients probably didn’t push themselves as hard as they could have done with a trainer. So, whether it’s been a few weeks or a few months, it’s important…
Read MoreChanging Attitudes About Managing Women’s Health
One solution that has recently come to market has been the innovative use of kinesiology tape infused with menthol and borneol as a means for delivering topical pain and inflammation relief. Mobility Tape for Her has created a real game changer!
Read MoreStroke Recovery Training
Although many trainers may believe that ongoing stroke recovery is either the sole purview of physical therapists or limited to those so infirmed that progress is limited, there is an incredible opportunity to make a profound difference to survivors.
Read MoreHow to Build an Online Coaching Service
Move away from “set it and forget it” and instead focus on a “virtual customized coaching service” by following these principles.
Read MoreExercise Recovery: Active vs. Nonactive
Fitness specialists need to understand the interrelationship of exercise recovery and training, including active and nonactive techniques.
Read MorePandemic Stress Among Clients?
As U.S. COVID-19 cases surged in the winter of 2020, pandemic stress rates rose steeply. In January, about 4 in 10 adults reported symptoms of depression or anxiety. That’s four times as many as in June 2019 (Panchal et al. 2021). Most likely, some of your clients have struggled to stay steady through lockdowns and job…
Read MoreFrozen Shoulder? Identify Dysfunction
Our clients work hard to develop shoulders that are aesthetically pleasing, and learning how to spot shoulder impingement and other dysfunction is an integral part of the big somatic “picture.”
Read MoreFit to Travel: Exercises for Seniors
Programming exercises for seniors is more important than ever, especially now that travel is opening up again, but your clients may not have kept up with their workouts over this last year. Here are some great ways to prepare your active agers for more adventure.
Read MoreReclaim Wellness and Health for Seniors
The ICAA’s recent Call to Action invites businesses and organizations to implement wellness strategies to improve health for seniors.
Read MorePost Pandemic Rush to Work Out?
Are people ready to come out of hibernation and take their post-pandemic self-care to the next level? Yes, according to a recent survey.
Read MoreOvercoming Barriers to Exercise
There are many factors that motivate people to start exercising. And there are just as many reasons that they stop! Overcoming the barriers that clients face is a critical part of training success. Here are some strategies to help:
Read MoreCreating Inclusivity in Fitness Spaces
When fit pro fail to acknowledge racism, homophobia and other systems of oppression, we fail in creating inclusivity in fitness spaces.
Read MoreAre You Ready For Smart Workout Clothes?
A research breakthrough increases the likelihood that sensors in smart workout clothes will soon provide valuable performance data.
Read MoreThree Pillars of Mental Health
Recent research findings identify these three healthy behaviors as predictive of good mental health and well-being among young adults.
Read MoreLow-Impact Cardio Helps Expectant Moms
New findings show that doing low-impact cardio at least three times per week in the second trimester of pregnancy can help sleep.
Read MoreStanding Core Exercise
Standing core exercise is a great way to target, well, almost everything! These fast, effective options are creative and fun.
Read MoreDoes Oatmeal Raise Blood Sugar?
Millions of Americans spoon up oatmeal for breakfast. It seems oatmeal does raise blood sugar but the effects depend on the type of oat.
Read MoreVibration Training Improves Strength in Stroke Survivors
Fitness professionals who incorporate vibration training into their programs may have value for those coping with stroke.
Read MoreIs Nutrition Research Too Cozy With the Industry?
Do you still have confidence in nutrition research and believe it can steer us toward the optimal way to eat?
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