Anatomy/Kinesiology
Striding Lunges vs Stationary Forward Lunges
Longer steps while lunging and striding maximize muscle recruitment, according to a small study of young, healthy male and female adults published in Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology .Researchers…
Rotational Power: Moving Beyond the Sagittal Plane
Many clients enthusiastically participate in rotational sports, such as golf, baseball, softball, tennis, pickleball, hockey, lacrosse, handball and volleyball. As fitness professionals, one major goal is to help our clients…
Exercise and Healthy Belly Fat
Long-time exercisers have healthier belly fat than new exercisers, in new study. Exercise benefits people even when they gain extra weight. Researchers from the University of Michigan wanted to evaluate…
Heavy Resistance Training Provides Dividends in Older Age
Study finds resistance training near retirement age provides long lasting benefits. Motivate retirement-age adults to do a heavy resistance training program to reap more strength and functional benefits in later…
Longer Sprint Intervals Achieve Fitness Faster
Comparison of different sprint interval protocols shows most efficient ways to exercise. New research shows that repeating multiple short sprint intervals is not as beneficial as fewer longer sprint intervals,…
Muscle Hypertrophy: Hormonal Responses and Physiological Mechanisms
Introduction: Hypertrophy Matters! Personal trainers and fitness professionals often need to discuss the importance of muscle hypertrophy (i.e., diameter size increase of muscle) with clients. All too often, clients become…
Walking Benefits Low Back Pain
Consistent walking program reduced the need for back pain care by half in new study. Consider adding a walking program into the routine of clients coping with low back pain…
1K Walk Test Can Predict Older Adult Fracture Risks
Fit pros working with older adults may using walking to screen for fracture risks and whether bone health should be prioritized.
New Insights Into DOMs
Researchers reviewed studies on DOMS caused by eccentric contractions, noting instances when DOMS could be reduced.
Osteoporosis: Facts, Stats and Exercise Recommendations
Health statistics, risk factors and pathogenesis of osteoporosis, as well as exercise recommendations for improving bone health.
Pickleball: Preventing Injuries and Enhancing Performance
As pickleball continues to rise in popularity, it’s important that personal trainers understand the biomechanics of this dynamic sport.
Exercise for Osteoporosis
Exercise improves bone mineral density for people with osteoporosis, but questions remain regarding safety and effectiveness.
Glutes, Glutes and More Glutes!
This article discusses the role of the glutes in normal function, defines its architecture, and presents several training techniques.
Strength Training, Veganism and Bone Fractures
People on a vegan diet have an increased bone fracture risk. A new study offers ways to address the risk of veganism and bone fractures.
Degrees of Functional Abilities, Demystified
The Hierarchy of Functional Aging model includes eight categories of functional abilities to help you assess and training clients.
Vitamin D and Bone Health
Vitamin D is an essential nutrient to how our bodies function, including helping maintain bone health and strength.
More Effective Triceps Exercise
What’s the best triceps exercise? The major muscle of the triceps grows more when working in the overhead position.
Keep the Lean Body Mass
Researchers found that higher volumes of resistance training with lower loads were better for female athletes for preserving lean body mass.
The Muscular Dystrophy Cycle
People with muscular dystrophy who did 35 minutes of cycling three times per week had a 32% increase in fitness, according to a study.