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Latissimus Dorsi is often thought of as a back/shoulder muscle, but it has a major role in trunk movement. When training the core, it’s essential…

The extensors of the wrist and fingers are used during planks, when playing tennis, golf and every time a door is opened. Of the dozens…

Exercise has been shown in numerous studies to be an effective reliever of stress, anxiety, and depression. Exercise releases the feel-good chemicals in the brain…

Can a 5-minute HIIT workout actually provide benefit to your fitness clients? Let’s talk about HIIT and how it is best utilized for busy clients…

Excitement is escalating rapidly this time of year for those who enjoy snow sports.  Do you have clients who participate in skiing or snowboarding?  Would…

Are your cycling-crazed personal training clients partying on the pedals without your watchful eye to keep them safe? Indoor cycling companies are all the rage…

Anti-core training may not only help you but also your clients improve spinal stability and athletic performance. In order to better understand the concept of…

When we as health care or fitness professionals meet someone for the first time, we are assessing them as soon as we meet them, as we talk to them and during the formal portion. Why do we do this?

You can identify and offset the deleterious effects of sitting by understanding the muscles and mechanics involved with upper and lower crossed syndrome. It’s no…

How much does our personal training clients’ posture truly affect back pain? And what do activities of daily life (ADLs) have to do with it?…

The stability ball, also known as a Swiss ball, physio ball, balance ball, or even Yoga ball, is a versatile piece of exercise equipment. While…

You love working out—that’s why you’re a personal trainer. Your clients, however, likely feel differently. Get them excited about their next workout with these simple…