Indoor Rowing for Fitness Clients
Advances in technology and publicity have added to a growing awareness of the superb stamina and strength activity via the notoriety of “ERG” CrossFit workouts of the day (WoD) and CrossFit World Championship events, otherwise recognized as indoor rowing. A well-known author Kenneth Grahame once wrote, “There is nothing so fun as messing around in […]
Terminal Thoughts for Fit Feet
Our two feet are, by definition, the terminals of our legs. As much of our quality of life depends on mobility, proactive foot care and “shank’s mare” (one’s own legs!) fitness is a trainer’s prime consideration to ensure fit feet for their clients. Many of us had, have, or will experience foot pain or issues, […]
TVA and IO Muscles: The Internal Safety Belt
Although Rectus Abdominus (RA) muscles are sought for aesthetic and athletic appeal, they do not reign supreme when it comes to core stability and strength. RA by definition are superficial muscles operating as global movers, and are indeed subordinate to two “out of sight” muscles with regard to safety and performance factors. Bordering RA Abdominals are deep core or […]
Stride Right for Fitness and Health
Human strides truly are what made us who we were for Paleolithic hunting and gathering ways and means. Walking and motion still make us who we are in modern days – for better or worse – with our more sedentary ways. What do our older clients want to achieve via their walks in nature? Focusing on optimal […]
Forward Head Posture: Neck Considerations for Older Clients
In fitness, we not only cater to clients with postural dysfunction but we begin to notice it more in those we encounter in everyday life. You may have older clients who have a “hunchback” or mention a pain in the neck. Or, do you see evidence of spinal misalignment consistent with “text neck“? Chances are that […]
Exercise Timing is Almost Everything
A client may ask the professional trainer for advice about optimal exercise timing. Should they work out first thing in the morning? After breakfast? What about before bed? As with many factors for individualized physical fitness, “It Depends” is a fitting approach. Variables to consider are depicted in this word cloud for Exercise Timing, including ones for […]
Pre-hab and Rehabilitiation Interventions
Pre-hab is becoming more of a fitness buzzword as the worlds of physical therapy and personal training collide. We understand that rehabilitation is the process of returning to a healthy and functional physical state from an injured or unhealthy one. Pre-hab, on the other hand, is the attempt to prevent injury in the first place […]
Functional Gait Assessment: Performance Precursor and Disease Marker
Gait can be a four-letter word with unfortunate consequences if one’s stride becomes disorderly or abnormal. Personal trainers who can perform a functional gait assessment will have the advantage of noting the following risk factors: 1. Gait assessment is likely to identify subjects at increased risk of falling. 2. Gait is a marker for otherwise undetected […]
How to Stimulate Cellular Renewal to Offset Aging
Our cellular components and bodies inevitably become senescent, or in laymen’s terms – cells grow old. A client must practically find and drink from the proverbial “Fountain of Youth” to offset aging. She or he is more likely to offset “old man time” and the aging process with catabolic renewal or autophagy but there are a […]
Lower Leg Pain: Finding a Leg to Stand On
“Not having a leg to stand on” is an adage for lacking physical support. Clients may experience physical pains or medical conditions of their lower legs. Certain conditions mandate modifications to exercise and activities of daily life. Others that are more severe may be only remediated by orthopedic intervention. Trainers can support clients’ mobile actions as assurances […]
