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Personal Training
To make the most of athletic training, take a look at complex training, which combines strength training with plyometric drills.
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With COVID-19, early symptoms of infection vary among age groups and between men and women. That’s the conclusion of a paper that appeared recently in The Lancet Digital Health. The biggest differences occur between older adults (60 and over) and younger people (16–59 ). However, the first signs of illness also vary between women and men. Researchers from…
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Inactive people may have a second chance. Increasing physical activity in later life benefits benefits life expectancy, according to a study.
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If you are a personal trainer or group exercise instructor and your facility offers a functional training zone, you have a great opportunity to impact members by offering fun new training programs.
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Fall prevention is a vital part of functional training for your aging clients. Changes in communication between the nervous and muscular systems as age we are likely to result in a loss of balance, which is a risk factor in the older population. Kyle Stull, DHSc, a content development manager at NASM and an instructor for the Department of Health and Human Performance at Concordia University, offers some practical advice in training clients for fall prevention.
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Aches, pains, strains and stiffness can creep in, seemingly out of nowhere. For some of us, the pain affects the quality of our daily lives, and pinpointing the cause can seem like a wild goose chase. This was the case for the creator of the MELT Method, Sue Hitzmann. Developing MELT’s innovative approach to self-care—after an extensive dive down the rabbit hole of neurofascial research—was her ticket out of pain and many symptoms of aging. Two decades later, thousands of people have joined her on that journey.
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Strong evidence shows that Pilates training is an effective conditioning method for healthy individuals, particularly those wanting to increase core stability. Furthermore, Pilates can be a game-changer for athletes. Benefits of Pilates Training Here’s a quick look at some of the evidence-based benefits of this style of exercise: Builds Muscular Strength and Endurance Multiple studies…
Read MoreHow functional HIIT workouts can slow aging, improve mobility, increase strength and power, and deliver metabolic conditioning with impact.
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Studies have examined the many qualitative benefits of Pilates practice. How do these benefits come into play with Pilates for athletes?
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In studying physical activity’s effect on depression, researchers from Ruhr-University Bochum in Germany found that exercise simultaneously lifts mood and boosts neuroplasticity, the brain’s ability to change. It is neuroplasticity that lets us adapt to challenges and learn new processes. With its key findings, this research provides further evidence that physical activity benefits the brain. The…
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A self-directed, web-based strength training program improved knee pain and function after 24 weeks for people with knee arthritis.
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With fitness pros competing with free online programs, the need to provide individualized training and support is more important than ever.
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Research shares important information about mental health and concussion recovery in young athletes using assessments and interventions.
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Research identifies brain dopaminergic function as the probable means by which aerobic activity stimulates growth and improves brain fitness.
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Researchers designed a successful 3-year lifestyle program to increase the overall health of Latino children in low-income neighborhoods.
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Loss of functional abilities significantly impacts life quality. Here we offer a brief overview of functional training methods.
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How do you motivate older athletes? Researchers conducted a qualitative study to understand what motivates older male and female triathletes.
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Research supports being active for several health benefits and reasons—including the link between exercise and liver health.
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Research shows that timing how long a person takes to climb four flights of stairs can be a useful method for testing heart health.
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Encourage clients to swap out 30 minutes of inactive time for sleep or light- to moderate-intensity exercise to lower BMI.
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