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It’s a popular fitness belief that the “core” is all about the abs – the anterior compartment of the body. This isn’t entirely inaccurate, but…

Aerobic exercise is an integral part of every personal trainer’s programming prescription for an apparently health individual. But how much aerobic- in relation to resistance training depends in large part on each client’s current condition and his or her fitness goals.

Balance is important in the exercise world and in daily life. Teaching personal training clients how to improve balance can prevent injury, improve their fitness,…

As we head into 2014, leading experts have predicted that one of the hottest trends on the horizon seems to be a throwback to the…

In today’s blog, I want to cover one of my favorite boxing formats, The 4 x 4 x 4 x 4 drill. This workout not…

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…