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Six Essentials to Safe Participation
May 1, 2017
Hydration, footwear, and exercise frequency are only a few of the essentials to safe participation in cardiovascular activity. Make sure to include all six essentials in your program to ensure safe participation.
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Considerations for Training Sedentary Populations
August 18, 2023
This article identifies considerations and practical training ideas for training sedentary populations.
Personal trainers Program design Sedentary Personal Training Goal Setting Habits
Resistance Training Progressions for the Older Adult – Deadlifts
November 12, 2021
This article details the proper pick up, or deadlift, technique for the older adult, including progressions of three exercises that can aid in their ability to perform them properly.
Personal trainers Exercise Technique Program design Older Adult Resistance Training Deadlift Sarcopenia
Clinical Application of Eccentric Training
March 1, 2015
This article addresses the implications and clinical applications of eccentric training. It also provides general exercise guidelines and future directions of eccentric training.
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Tendinopathy and a Preventative Management Strategy for the Strength and Conditioning Professional
April 2, 2014
Tendinopathy is a pathological condition that occurs when a tendon is repeatedly injured and degenerately breaks down. Specific exercise programming may help prevent tendinitis from occurring.
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Continuous Quality Improvement to Ensure Personal Training Scope of Practice
April 1, 2016
With the pervasiveness of chronic disease, personal trainers need to be vigilant in their efforts to gain new clients and retain current clients, while maintaining the scope of practice boundaries. By reviewing the needs and expectations of customers and stakeholders, a process for improving service can be developed.
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Considerations for Utilizing Manual Resistance Training
April 2, 2016
Manual resistance training (MRT) can be an effective, low-cost, and easy-to-perform training modality. It can be performed in many situations regardless of space, equipment availability, and performance level.
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Implementing Ruck Training (Loaded Walking) with the Aging Adult
May 13, 2022
The following article provides a simple guide to ruck training for the aging population.
Personal trainers Program design Ruck Sarcopenia Osteopenia Bone Density Loaded Carry
Muscle Growth
June 19, 2020
This article briefly explains the two principles necessary for muscle growth.
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How to Utilize Contrast Training for Strength, Power, and Performance
January 1, 2021
The purpose of this article is to provide an introduction to contrast training, including how it is defined, what variables are utilized, and examples of how to use it in training.
Personal trainers Program design Contrast Training Postactivation Potentiation Power Complex Training
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