February 2004 - IDEA Health & Fitness Association

The Shoulder Complex, Part II

By Sue Hitzmann, MS | February 29, 2004 |

fine anatomy

by Susan L. Hitzmann, MS

The Shoulder Complex, Part II
Studying arm movement, kinesiology and exercises.

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The multiarticular complex of the shoulder gives rise to the dynamic movement potential of the arm at the glenohumeral joint. If it were not for the physiological necessity of the scapulo-thoracic “joint” (discussed in the previous Fine Anatomy column, “The Shoulder Girdle,” …

Web Design That Works

By Joe Dysart | February 29, 2004 |

Now that the Web as revolutionary business communication tool has become a fait accompli, a number of personal trainers have discovered ways to elevate the medium to world-class heights and create glistening icons of e-commerce.

The Effect of Concurrent Training

By Len Kravitz, PhD | February 29, 2004 |

Numerous recreational exercisers complete their
cardiovascular and strength training workouts either during the same training session or within hours of each other. This sequential exercise regime is referred to as “concurrent training.” The question often asked of personal fitness trainers (PFTs) is whether performing cardiovascular exercise prior to strength training will compromise the strength training performance. A recent publication by Sporer and Wenger (2003) addresses this question, as well as some related training issues.

Insurance Companies: Pay for Exercise

By IDEA Authors | February 29, 2004 |

You’ve seen firsthand how exercise helps clients lose weight, lower blood pressure and achieve other health benefits. Insurance companies are responding to results like these by becoming increasingly willing to provide cash incentives for people who work out.

Transforming Body and Spirit

By IDEA Authors | February 29, 2004 |

Subjects: Demi and Larry Mazzola

Location: Demi-Lawrence Body Works in West Hills, California; and Spirit Slide^™ in Woodland Hills, California

Tricks of the Trade

By IDEA Authors | February 29, 2004 |

The first step is to create an awareness of what good posture feels like. I use a technique I call “sit talls.” Clients sit in a chair or on a bench in a relaxed position (but without leaning back), and place the fingertips of both hands on either side of their rectus abdominis. Then I say, “Imagine that if you could make yourself 3 inches taller, you would win $50 million” (or some other “ultra bribe”). Clients sit much taller and straighter. I make sure they keep their head level and continue to breathe normally.

The Shoulder Complex, Part II

By Sue Hitzmann, MS | February 29, 2004 |

TThe multiarticular complex of the shoulder gives rise to the dynamic movement potential of the arm at the glenohumeral joint. If it were not for the physiological necessity of the scapulo-thoracic “joint” (discussed in the previous Fine Anatomy column, “The Shoulder Girdle,” IDEA Personal Trainer, October 2003, p.36) and its role during abduction or flexion of the upper limb to elevate, rotate, tilt and swivel, the elementary movements of the arm would be greatly limited.