As a fitness professional trained in musculoskeletal assessments, you are already aware that a client’s posture holds clues about their structure and movement potential. However, have you ever
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Are Your Mental Habits Making Your Pain Worse?
People faced with the day in day out experience of ongoing muscle and joint pain often develop mental habits to help them cope that can actually make their condition worse.1 Emotions such as anger,
Benefits of Becoming a Corrective Exercise Specialist
Research shows that 90% of people report painful and limiting musculoskeletal conditions affecting the success of their workouts.4 In response to this need corrective exercise is booming with fitness
The New Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans
The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans is an essential resource for health and fitness professionals. The original edition includes recommendations for Americans ages 6 years and over -
Weight bias is hurting us. Here’s what we can do about it.
We are obsessed with weight, or more accurately—we are obsessed with weight loss. Every year, 45 million Americans go on a diet, and we spend $33 billion on weight loss products each year (Boston
Poor Posture Part 2: What is Upper Crossed Syndrome and How to Correct It
The use of electronic devices, gaming, driving, and working sedentary desk jobs is associated with a common postural deviation called upper crossed syndrome. It can be identified by rounded shoulders
The One Piece of Equipment Every Trainer Needs in their Arsenal
The Versatility of The Kettlebell The kettlebell is a popular piece of exercise equipment that has a long history rooted in strength and conditioning with a renewed increase in popularity within the
How to Stay Fit During the Busy Fall Season
The start of a new school year can be exhilarating and exhausting all at the same time. New routines and fixed schedules can make it increasingly challenging to stay committed to fitness goals. We
Why Become a Professional Personal Trainer
Why you should get certified Currently, the demand for professional trainers have skyrocketed. It makes more sense with the current stats that highlights the increasing number of overweight people in
Easing Back in to Exercise After Pregnancy
The post-partum period is a time of transition for women and families. While this is an exciting time for many people, a new schedule, lack of sleep, fluctuating emotions, and all of the demands of
5 Ways to Keep Kids Active the Last Dog Days of Summer!
Whether you have preteens, teenagers or young kids, keeping them active and entertained during the three months of summer (especially that month of August) is a feat for any parent. The last thing you
Poor Posture? How to Design a Program For Your Clients to Correct Postural Imbalances
It is a common misconception among the general public that core stability and postural integrity simply involve strength and flexibility of the abdominal wall and low back musculature. In actuality,
On The Health Horizon: Wellness Coaching
Fitness trends may come and go over the years (Jazzercise, anyone?), but one thing never goes out of fashion, and that’s setting health and wellness goals. As many of our clients have already learned,
Three types of stretching exercises to improve flexibility
Flexibility - the ability to move a joint through a full, pain-free range of motion - is an important component of health-related fitness. The American College of Sport Medicine recommends that adults
Can A Fitness Tracker Really Help Your Clients Lose Weight?
It’s 2018, and wearable fitness trackers have become more common than watches. They do more, after all, than a simple watch. Many include everything from step counting and heart rate monitoring, to
Increasing Motivation for Exercise Adherence
Exercise program design is only one piece of the puzzle in our roles as fitness professionals. Most people who begin an exercise program quit within the first six months. Lack of time and lack of