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FUNCTIONAL TRAINING: COMPOUND WORKOUTS FOR FUNCTIONAL STRENGTH:
By KINSEY MAHAFFEY Functional training has been a popular training term for decades, and you’ve likely seen the term used recently in gym advertisements, fitness magazines, and social media videos. Unfortunately, sometimes in the fitness industry, a term meant to...
HOW TO TRAIN CLIENTS AFTER COVID-19: TIPS FOR THE FITNESS PROFESSIONAL:
DR. SCOTT CHEATHAM Your client has just recovered from COVID-19 and is cleared by the medical professional to return to exercise. The client contacts you to schedule a training session. After scheduling the client, you begin to think of the comprehensive nature of...
10 Tips for Managing Stress in Difficult Seasons
By Julie King 10 Tips for Managing Stress in Difficult Seasons If there was ever a question about whether a universal difficult season existed, 2020 has proven that it does. Given the significant challenges of COVID-19 and the fallout that seems to have affected...
PREVENTING CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE WITH HARDINESS COACHING:
By Patricia Vangalen Like a leaky roof, do we patch the hole and hope for the best? Or do we replace and restore it and do the maintenance to optimize it, despite extreme weather conditions? In ski-speak, we joke about variable conditions, which are never predictable....
LOW & HIGH GLYCEMIC FOODS: GLYCEMIC INDEX AND LOAD EXPLAINED:
By Brad Dieter The glycemic index is one of the most popular tools used in nutrition, especially in weight loss, glycemic control, and sports Nutrition. When you Google the term “Glycemic Index,” you will return almost 26 million hits, meaning this is one of the most...
NASM-CPT PODCAST: COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT PERSONAL TRAINERS:
As the old saying goes, don’t believe everything you hear. That’s certainly the case when it comes to personal trainers. In this episode, host Rick Richey refutes several common stereotypes when it comes to fitness experts. Whether it be trainers are “meatheads,” to...
5-WEEK WORKOUT PLAN FOR BEGINNERS – GETTING YOUR FEET WET WITH FITNESS:
By Dana Bender With the multitude of workouts available on the internet, it can feel overwhelming to get started. Also, beginner exercisers, or those just getting back into it after a break, might not know the best place to start. During the first stages, it is...
SAFE PREGNANCY EXERCISES FOR EACH TRIMESTER: PRENATAL WORKOUTS:
By Lauren Doss Congratulations! You’ve begun your journey to motherhood (or perhaps adding to the family!) and are looking to make the most of the next nine months. While prepping for the nursery, you may be wondering what you can do to take care of yourself during...
EXERCISES FOR PARKINSON’S DISEASE: MANAGING SYMPTOMS:
By COLLEEN BRIDGES Determined, consistent, and tenacious are just a few words I like to use to describe my Parkinson's Disease "fighters." I call them "fighters" because instead of lying down and giving up, they have chosen to take charge of their future. They commit...
25+ FOODS TO REPLENISH ELECTROLYTES – NATURAL SOURCES:
By JACQUELINE KAMINSKI Have you ever worn a hat during your workout and later noticed white stains all over it? Well, those aren’t necessarily stains, but the dried electrolytes from your sweat! Electrolytes (and hydration) is an important subject for fitness...
WEIGHT LIFTING FOR WEIGHT LOSS: WHICH EXERCISES & WORKOUTS ARE BEST?:
By KINSEY MAHAFFEY There are many reasons why someone might decide to start lifting weights, but one of the most common reasons is to lose weight. Consistent exercise, good nutrition, and adequate sleep are critical components of any weight loss plan, and a healthy...
SQUATS FOR PREGNANT WOMEN: PRENATAL FITNESS TIPS:
By Nicole Golden Exercise during pregnancy can be quite beneficial though there are many myths and concerns surrounding safe exercise practices during this time. A well-planned training program can provide benefits such as reduction in the risk of gestational...