Understanding the correlation between anemia and exercise is important for personal trainers to grasp before working with an anemic client. Anemia is the term used…
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Category: Exercise Science, Biology, and Research
Understanding and Training Pectoralis Major
Knowing where pectoralis major is located, how it moves the surrounding bones, and what exercises strengthen it is essential for exercise programming. Pec major is a…
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Clean Bulk Your Way to More Muscle Mass
It’s common for people to want to put on mass (bulk) and also tone the body. How do we help our clients achieve both these…
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Understanding and Training Rectus Abdominis
The rectus abdominis (RA) is known as the “six-pack” muscle. Most people know where the RA is but not everyone understands the intricacies of this…
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Understanding and Training Transverse Abdominis
When it comes to optimal personal training and fitness coaching, knowing the chief musculature of the human body is paramount. The transverse abdominis (TVA) wraps…
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Balance Concerns: Age-Related or Warning Sign?
Lack of balance can be normal or it can be a serious health concern. Knowing the difference is essential for the personal trainer. The ability…
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Exploring Breathing Muscles and Exercise
There are 18 muscles working when we breathe, including the pecs. More often than not, the diaphragm and transverse abdominus are the main two muscles…
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Understanding and Training Core Abdominal Muscles
Training core abdominal muscles is sometimes a straightforward goal for personal training clients, and other times – injuries and discomfort arise when crunching, planking and…
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Three Brattiest Muscles in the Body and How to Handle Them
There are quite a few stubborn myofascial instigators that can hold clients back, but with a little know-how, any fitness professional can learn to identify…
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Yoga Essentials for Fitness Professionals
Personal trainers can incorporate yoga into a fitness program and more easily navigate the many asanas (yoga poses) by studying the history and essence of…
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Understanding Pelvic Tilt Muscles and Function
The pelvic tilt has two main movements and four movements in total that every personal trainer should be intimately aware of. There are dozens of…
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What is Mobility and Why Does it Matter?
If you’ve been in the world of fitness more than 10 minutes, you’ve most likely heard the terms mobility, stability and flexibility thrown around a…
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