Anatomy/Kinesiology
Pickleball: Preventing Injuries and Enhancing Performance
As pickleball continues to rise in popularity, it’s important that personal trainers understand the biomechanics of this dynamic sport.
Exercise for Osteoporosis
Exercise improves bone mineral density for people with osteoporosis, but questions remain regarding safety and effectiveness.
Glutes, Glutes and More Glutes!
This article discusses the role of the glutes in normal function, defines its architecture, and presents several training techniques.
Strength Training, Veganism and Bone Fractures
People on a vegan diet have an increased bone fracture risk. A new study offers ways to address the risk of veganism and bone fractures.
Degrees of Functional Abilities, Demystified
The Hierarchy of Functional Aging model includes eight categories of functional abilities to help you assess and training clients.
Vitamin D and Bone Health
Vitamin D is an essential nutrient to how our bodies function, including helping maintain bone health and strength.
More Effective Triceps Exercise
What’s the best triceps exercise? The major muscle of the triceps grows more when working in the overhead position.
Keep the Lean Body Mass
Researchers found that higher volumes of resistance training with lower loads were better for female athletes for preserving lean body mass.
The Muscular Dystrophy Cycle
People with muscular dystrophy who did 35 minutes of cycling three times per week had a 32% increase in fitness, according to a study.
Inspiring Attendees to Inclusive and Impactful Careers
Here’s a review of what the 2022 IDEA World Convention had to offer in personal training, exercise science, community-building and, as always, inspiration.
Sarcopenia May be Modified at Early Stages
Fitness professionals may want to encourage those in their early 60s in particular to train as a preventive measure against sarcopenia.
Women’s Sports Injuries
To address the gender gap in sports rehab, researchers created an overview of common women’s sports injuries and guidelines for rehab.
Exercise After Vaccinations?
A study found that 90 minutes of mild- to moderate-intensity exercise after vaccinations increases the body’s antibody response.
Training Volume: Low Load Versus High Load
A new study provides insight into whether to go heavy with fewer reps or to go lighter for more training volume if the goal is muscle growth.
Spatial Awareness and Proprioception for Older Adults
Here are some exercises to get older adult clients steady on their feet once more through spatial awareness and proprioception.
Micro Workouts Still Beneficial
Study findings underscore that any intentional effort toward creating a more active lifestyle is beneficial, including micro workouts.
Why Being Sedentary Makes Exercise Harder
Being sedentary or inactive may deactivate a protein in the body that plays a critical role in maintaining capillary density.
