Fitness Journal
February 2018
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Creative Ideas That Inspire
Customized programs create opportunities for clients to meet their holistic fitness needs.
Sample Class: Functional-Impact Fun!
Take attendees through a total-body blast.
Community Cooldown
Share these interactive wind-down “games” with active agers.
The Achilles Tendon
Almost any motion that involves the ankle is difficult unless this tendon is intact and functioning.
When the Client Is You
Not even the strongest trainer is immune when cancer strikes.
The Power of a Playlist
A good workout includes solid programming and on-point music.
Resistance Training for Youth: 10 Tips for Success 
There's no reason to avoid resistance training with your young clients. You just have to take some sensible precautions. 
Combined Training for Fitness and Weight Loss Clients
Including cardio, weights and more in the same session is a winning combination for weight loss and general fitness. 
Body Image and the Fitness Industry
A look at why our industry does indeed have a body image problem—and what we can do about it, starting now. 
The Anatomy of Functional Training Risks
Joint and muscle dysfunctions can elevate the risk of pain and injury from high-intensity exercises. Here’s how to identify musculoskeletal problems and find ways to fix them.