Meet Kim Becknell Williams, a certified NFPT trainer and blogger who has written for our own blog in the past and will be a regular…
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Author: Michele Rogers
Posts by Michele Rogers:
Can Arnica Assist With Muscle Soreness and Injury?
Everyone experiences at least minor aches, pains and bruising, if not outright injury or trauma at some point in their lifetime, making expeditious and complete…
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The Curtsy Lunge: How to do it and why you should
The lunge and all its iterations has a penchant for hitting all the muscles of the lower body at once, and depending on which variation…
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Understanding the Spinotransversales: The Superficial Intrinsic Muscles of the Back
The intrinsic muscles of the back control the vertabral column, i.e., the spine, and are situated deep below the extrinsic muscles which are responsible for…
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Understanding Erector Spinae: Nail the Intermediate Intrinsic Muscles of the Back
Understanding the attachments and function of the erector spinae group can help shed light on some typical compensation patterns and postural dysfunction like hyperkyphosis or…
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Ashlyn Knox–NFPT Personal Trainer Spotlight
Meet Ashlyn Knox, a third-year full-time student at The University of Texas at Austin, where she is studying Business Management and Exercise Science. Like most…
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Understanding Transversospinales: The Deep Intrinsic Muscles of the Back
The deep intrinsic muscles are located beneath the erector spinae, and are known collectively as the transversospinales. They are a group of short muscles, associated with the transverse and spinous processes of the vertebral column that primarily support the segments of the spine and serve as proprioceptors. Personal trainers who want to go deeper into their anatomy knowledge and application should read on.
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The Intrinsic Muscles of the Back: Getting the Musculature of the Spine Straight
The intrinsic muscles of the back are a bit complex to say the least. Not only are there several muscles that literally overlap, but their…
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Creatine Supplementation: Why It’s The Number 1 Avenue To Support Your Growth And Training
Most fitness enthusiasts who have had their sights set high on muscle growth have certainly heard of creatine supplementation if they haven’t already tried it.…
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NFPT Trainer Spotlight–David Rodriguez
David Rodriguez is not only one of our NFPT (and ACE) Certified Personal Trainers but he is one of our regular blog contributors, boasting popular…
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Muscle Activation: What It Is and How to Program It
If you’re a fitness professional you may have heard the term “muscle activation” or have even used it in your personal training practice as a…
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Core Training Versus Core Strengthening: Is There A Difference?
The true foundation of a personal training client’s fitness success is that their journey aligns concordantly with their level of fitness and progresses appropriately as…
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