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A Proactive Approach to Health and Performance—Nutrient and Blood Testing
December 1, 2012
The body’s system can be observed by blood testing to help achieve desired results whether training for a competition, pursuing an individual goal, or improving general health.
Coaches Nutrition nutrients blood testing Nutrition
Catch-22—Why Fundamental Motor Skills are so Important
December 1, 2012
The purpose of this article is to highlight the 22 fundamental motor skills and offer practical suggestions for implementing fundamental motor skill training into an activity plan.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design fundamentals of movement youth training developing motor skills Motor skills
Low-Intensity Steady-State Cardio
October 20, 2023
This article will explain the interference effect and provide a rationale for why low-intensity steady-state (LISS) cardiovascular training may be a useful tool for those interested in improving their body composition.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design Steady-State Cardio Interference Effect Fat Loss Aerobic
Instability Training—Help or Hype?
January 1, 2014
This article briefly examines the most popular instability training devices and provides examples of how instability training can be incorporated into traditional resistance training programs.
Personal trainers Exercise Technique Program design balance boards TRX training suspension trainer balance trainers exercise balls BOSU Instability training
Take Rotational Training to the Next Level
July 1, 2014
This article explains what rotational suspension bodyweight training is and how it is different from traditional suspension bodyweight training.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design core training exercises exercises for the core Rotational training
Thoracic Mobility
July 1, 2015
The loss of required thoracic spine ranges of motion for sport movements can be problematic for the elite athlete, as well as the weekend warrior. The purpose of this article is to explore biomechanical causes for thoracic mobility restriction as well as provide easily applicable techniques to restore mobility.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design strength training strength and conditioning thoracic mobility
Benefits of High-Intensity Interval Training for Athletic, General, and Clinical Populations
August 14, 2020
The goal of this brief review is to describe what classifies as high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and summarize the potential benefits for various populations: athletic, general, and clinical.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design HIIT Maximal Aerobic Capacity Moderate-Intensity Continuous Training Tabata
Training Considerations for People with Disabilities
July 1, 2014
Most people suffer from some degree of injury, illness, or disease at some point. As a result, there is a need for strength and conditioning professionals who can develop effective exercise programs for people with disabilities.
Personal trainers Program design wheelchair exercises health and fitness physical fitness Personal trainer
High-Intensity Resistance Training and High-Impact Training and Bone Mineral Density – Sample Training Program: Part 2
October 21, 2019
This article will present a sample program that was implemented successfully by a group of older women in competition, and discuss the general exercise principles utilized to increase BMD in postmenopausal women.
Personal trainers Coaches Program design Bone Mineral Density Post-Menopausal Osteoporosis Osteopenia High-Intensity Training
Training Clients with Shoulder Injury – Modifications and Considerations
October 13, 2020
This article sheds some knowledge on shoulder exercise modifications and progressions that can help reduce the risk of re-injury and maximize performance for clients.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Nutrition Exercise Technique Program design Shoulder Scapula Shoulder Anatomy Range of Motion
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