By Stacey Penney, MS, NASM-CPT, CES, PES, FNS Looking to build endurance? What about power? Do dreams of being an all-star hitter or marathon runner need to be dashed if twitch ratios aren’t ideal? Not necessarily. The types of muscle fibers targeted in different...
NASM If you are like most fitness professionals, reading about exercise technique can be confusing with so many opinions floating around as fact. It is hard to get a grasp on what is right, what is fallacy and what really matters when it comes to exercise...
If your client’s wants and needs differ give the client what they want before what they need. Giving a client what they want builds their trust in you to allow them to address their needs. The PTA Global checklist To properly address the client’s needs and wants is to...
Here’s a quick 30-minute workout that will get clients on the road to fitness! The biggest excuse people give for not working out is, “I don’t have time!” Of course, as a fitness professional, you know that time is not a viable excuse. We have to make time to keep our...
By Stacey Penney, MS, NASM-CPT, CES, PES, FNS For some of the top New Year’s resolutions, the benefit of incorporating exercise to achieving the goals seems obvious. But for others, the connections are just now coming to light. Here are some of the top New Year’s...
How to Biohack Your Metabolism Posted on December 19, 2014 by National Academy of Sports medicine Geoff Lecovin, MS, DC, ND, CSCS, NASM-CPT, CES, PES Looking for ways to boost your metabolism? Try a biohack! Here’s 5 simple biohacks to get your body’s engine revving!...
By: mc schraefel : Precision Nutrition For more than 40 years, people in the West have been running on built-up “squishy” shoes, hoping to prevent injury and go faster. Yet “barefoot” runners argue that running without shoes or in minimal footwear is safer and better....
By Fabio Comana, MA, MS, NASM-CPT, CES & PES; ACE CPT & HC; NSCA CSCS; ACSM HFS, CISSN, Exercise Physiologist and Faculty Instructor – SDSU, UCSD & NASM High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is all the rage in the fitness world. No doubt you’ve seen...
The Two Fitness Myths You Still Believe Are True November 10, 2014 In a world full of information, it’s often hard to differentiate between what’s fitness fact and what’s fiction. On occasion it’s easy to spot—like claims that performing one particular move for just...
By Pete Mc Call, MSMcCall has an MS in Exercise Science and Health Promotion. In addition, he is an ACE-certified Personal Trainer (ACE-CPT) and holds additional certifications and advanced specializations through NSCA and NASM. McCall has been featured in the...
By Joe Vennare for Life by Daily Burn It seems logical — a toned tummy is the by-product of a million sit-ups. At least that’s what the late-night infomercials lead us to believe. Plus, gym-goers everywhere appear to be using Swiss balls, ab wheels and...
By Nilufer Atik – Telegraph Is the Grid X the answer to body aches? Beckham thinks so. Do you suffer from niggling aches and twinges? A new type of ‘trigger’ therapy, already used by David Beckham, may be the answer – and you can do it all by...
By Fabio Comana, MA, MS, NASM-CPT, CES, PES, NASM Faculty To this day, we still hear certain squat rules echoed over and over throughout gyms and health clubs by many fitness professionals that often sound contradictory. While some rules emerged through research, the...
By Fabio Comana, MA, MS, NASM-CPT, CES, PES, NASM Faculty That dreaded six-letter word that many of us know all too well. While we may be aware of some of the consequences of stress, the question that should be asked is what we are doing on a consistent basis to...
TRX 101 TRX Editor 10.15.14 Born in the Navy SEALs, Suspension Training bodyweight exercise develops strength, balance, flexibility and core stability simultaneously. It requires the use of the TRX Suspension Trainer, a highly portable performance training tool that...
TRX 101 TRX Editor 10.15.14 Originally created to meet the needs of combat sport athletes and physical therapists, Rip Training variable resistance exercise is a multi-faceted approach to strength and cardiovascular conditioning that challenges you in all three planes...
Sports Medicine TRX Editor 10.12.14 Since its inception, TRX has advocated that people stand up to train. Going to a gym to sit down in a machine to “workout” after a day spent seated—during a commute, at the office, at the dinner table and while watching TV—creates...
By Kevin Murray – Function First Director of Education Tight and Weak, Stretch and Strengthen. “The biology of pain is never really straightforward, even when it appears to be”. Lorimer Moseley, a renowned neuroscientist and pain researcher succinctly...
By Cassiano Costa, Ph.D., Head of Tennis Performance, IMG Academy While watching a tennis match, it is easy to see the large demands that are imposed on the shoulder, elbow and wrist of a player. These joints are highly involved with every action performed during a...
By Jamie Allan, M.S. Soccer is a sport that requires a large demand from the lower body in all planes of motions. It includes many repetitive actions such as kicking, sprinting and changing of direction. The large stress placed on the lower body, along with the...
Derrick Price : MS in Exercise Science and Health Promotion, Master Trainer for ViPR, Power Plate, Core-Tex and Technogym You’re probably well versed in high-intensity interval training (HIIT), a form of training that utilises interval training of near maximal...
Small group training (SGT) has become increasingly popular recently because it promises to deliver more money per hour for PTs and group X instructors. However, the problem is that SGT is commonly misunderstood and often badly delivered. Many group X instructors...
Foam Rolling For Recovery “This is how we roll” By Steve Novencido MA, CSCS, USATF II, PES, FMS While working as a Strength & Conditioning Coach at IMG Academy, one of the premier academic and athletic institutions in the world, I have become familiar with the...
TRX 101 TRX Editor 10.08.14 One of the most frequently asked questions we receive is: how often should I train using the TRX Suspension Trainer? Here, TRX Head of Human Performance Chris Frankel explains how regular TRX use can ensure your training program is varied,...
WOD Talk – www.wodtalk.com You are probably wondering what makes Olympic Weightlifting a better choice for resistance training than others forms. Weightlifting offers many benefits over bodybuilding, powerlifting, and machines. However, the main reason people do...
By Chris Nentarz Physical Therapy Manager at Athletes’ Performance Physical therapist Chris Nentarz talks on “Iliotibial Band Syndrome” (ITBS) and the ways you can prevent this common running injury. Chris Nentarz is Physical Therapy Manager at Athletes’...
Get ready for warm weather with these five TRX Tips for a successful outdoor workout. Get out of your comfort zone, find a sturdy tree, playground, pole, fence or any solid outdoor anchor point where you can set up your Suspension Trainer so that the locking loop is...
By Steve Novencido MA, CSCS, USATF II, PES, FMS While working as a Strength & Conditioning Coach at IMG Academy, one of the premier academic and athletic institutions in the world, I have become familiar with the many recovery and restoration methods. These...
By Brian Sutton MS, MA, NASM-CPT, CES, PES Which is better, the front squat or the back squat? The answer to this ongoing debate depends heavily on the client. Both the front and back squat movements require hip flexion, knee flexion and dorsiflexion during the...
Brought to you by Trigger Point – By Kyle Stull, MS, LMT, NASM-CPT, PES, CES Senior Manager of Research and Program Design Myofascial Compression Technique (MCT) is defined as building compression in a targeted muscle and moving the distal limb through a range of...
Our shoulders are a part of virtually every movement we make during the course of a day from typing and driving to eating and opening doors. Add in regular workouts and our shoulders are always in motion. It’s no surprise then that shoulders are at a high-risk for...
Every client can benefit from improved agility and quickness, whether they are a grandmother chasing after her young grandchildren, an obstacle-course enthusiast, or an aspiring triathlete. “SAQ develops necessary adaptations for everyone,” says Ian Montel,...
By: Joshua J Stone, MA, ATC, NASM-CPT, CES, PES There are more than 100 different conditions that are collectively referred to as arthritis and rheumatism. It is the most common chronic condition in older adults. The two most common forms of arthritis include...
By Stacey Penney, MS, NASM-CPT, CES, PES,FNS Age is more than a number- it’s an opportunity to serve a growing population. Every day we are bombarded with statistics on seniors and baby boomers, and the customer potential they can bring. But what do trainers (or club...
Rehab Center Stability for Proximal Gait by Elizabeth Larkam George, a 6’4” social entrepreneur, arrives for his Pilates appointment moving cautiously. His right lower back feels vulnerable as if it ‘might go out at any time’. George’s partner, who comes to sessions...
By nasm Try these keys for smooth (and effective) small group training. Small groups are hot. In 2011, about 7.7 million Americans participated in boot-camp-style cross-training classes, according to the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association. What’s more, 2.9...
By Kyle Stull, MS, LMT, NASM-CPT, CES, PES, NASM Master Instructor “Do you suffer from muscle imbalances?” “Is your back pain due to a muscle imbalance?” “Prevent ACL injuries by reducing your muscle imbalances!” What does all this mean? Are muscle imbalances just a...
By Fabio Comana MS, MA, NASM-CPT, CES, PES We all know a well-structured and consistent exercise program combined with a healthful diet can help all of us shed unwanted pounds and achieve our ideal body type. But do we need to push ourselves in the gym each day...
By nasm By Fabio Comana MS, MA, PES, CES, NASM-CPT Are you seeking a new cardio routine before the New Year approaches? Guidelines from various leading health and fitness organization tell us we need to participate in cardio activities five times a week for a total of...
There are many reasons to become an NASM Certifed Personal Trainer (NASM-CPT). The NASM- CPT is one of the most highly recognized and accepted personal trainer certifcations throughout the health and ftness industry. It’s based on the Optimum Performance TrainingTM...
What You Should Know: Four things all trainers should know about clients and brain trauma. Concussions are traumatic brain injuries. Know how to handle them. Football players aren’t the only ones at risk for concussions. Your active- sports-oriented clients are too—...
You’re no doubt familiar with high- intensity interval training (HIIT)—quick, intense bursts of exercise interspersed with short active-recovery periods—and its promise of amazing fitness benefits in a small amount of time. But how buzz-worthy is it? Here, Charlie...
Cardio, Balance, Core and much more. What do you want to work on today? Combine Balanced Body Movement Principles, the power of aerobic conditioning and the balance and release exercises of a foam roller in this inspiring workshop. MOTR is a small, affordable piece of...
