Programming
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…
Question of the Month
What programming are you finding is in most demand among your clients? For example, do they seek cardio training programs, specialized sports programs, overall conditioning programs that combine resistance, cardio,…
Resistance Training During Pregnancy Benefits the Unborn Child
Review study shows that pre-natal strength training is good for mother and child. Aerobic exercise during pregnancy is often recommended, while strength training benefits are overlooked. A new review study…
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,…
Knee Osteoarthritis and Inactivity
New research shows that physical activity eases symptoms of knee OA, yet few exercise. Fit pros can educate those that cope with knee osteoarthritis that while they may want to…
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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.
Machine-Based and Free-Weight Training for Functional Aging
Programming tips to help seniors age not just with grace but with strength through free-weight training and machine-based training.
Body-Weight HIIT Exercise
Combining these modes of training to create a body-weight HIIT exercise program has proven benefits we’ll explore below.
Designing Exercise Programs With Clients
New research suggests that participants should help with adapting and designing exercise programs to their own preferences.
Split Workout Routine or Full-Body Training
Women who are beginning a weight training program will see the same improvements with full-body training or a split workout routine.
Training for Everyday Athletes
Strength, speed, agility and power are vital to helping clients excel like everyday athletes in their performance and in daily life.
The Ultimate Guide to Resistance Training Techniques
This article will highlight 10 advanced resistance training techniques that improve muscular fitness, strength and mass.
A Time of Renewal
Many of us in the industry have been feeling lost in the weeds after 2 years of constant turmoil. In this time of renewal, as you work to dig yourself out and sow new seeds of success, it’s important to use all the tools at your disposal so you can grow and flourish.
Sample Exercises: Deadlifts and Deadshifts
Look for ways to add these sample deadlifts and deadshifts to your training programs. Your body, your clients and your baby will thank you.
Complex Training Workout for Athletes
To make the most of athletic training, take a look at complex training, which combines strength training with plyometric drills.
Healthier Kids: Exercise Guidelines
Healthier kids grow to be healthier adults. That’s a recipe for success for parents looking for guidance, fit pros who want to expand their business and well, everyone! And there are so many benefits.
Fit to Travel: Exercises for Seniors
Programming exercises for seniors is more important than ever, especially now that travel is opening up again, but your clients may not have kept up with their workouts over this last year. Here are some great ways to prepare your active agers for more adventure.
Standing Core Exercise
Standing core exercise is a great way to target, well, almost everything! These fast, effective options are creative and fun.