Is your gluteus maximus causing your knee pain? Most people assume that their knee pain is caused by problems with the functioning of their knee joint. However, in most cases, the cause of the problem
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How do I Become a Wellness Coach?
How do I Become a Wellness Coach? Are you a fitness professional ready to commit to helping your clients make a self-directed change to improve and maintain a healthy, balanced lifestyle? Do who have
Tight Hip Flexors Can Cause Lower Back Pain, Knee Pain and Foot Pain
A large percentage of the population has dysfunctional hip flexor muscles as a result of poor posture, faulty biomechanics, sitting too much and/or stress.1, 2, 3 This can lead to pain in not only the
Smarter Workouts – Time to Work SMARTER not HARDER
When many of us think of summer, sunshine, grilling and relaxation come to mind. But, let’s not forget about how busy summer is! Whether you’re vacationing, running around to various kid’s sporting
What Health and Exercise Professionals should know about working with clients with Cardiovascular Disease
More than 92 million Americans live with one or more cardiovascular disease –that’s one in every three (Benjamin et al., 2017). As a health and exercise professional, you will at some point encounter
How will you celebrate Global Running Day 2019?
Tomorrow, June 5th, 2019 we come together to celebrate Global Running Day. Global Running Day is a worldwide celebration of running¹. Global Running Day not only serves as motivation for people to get
What is a Wellness Coach?
Imagine a client who wants to make long-term behavioral changes to improve his or her health. This client may not be interested in being told how to do a specific exercise or what exactly to
How Tight Hips Can Cause Knee Pain
To help you understand how tight hips can cause knee pain you must first appreciate that the knee seldom works in isolation.¹ For example, activities that often cause knee pain like squatting,
What Is Functional Anatomy?
Most textbooks on traditional anatomy tell us that ‘Muscle A’ goes from ‘Bone 1’ to ‘Bone 2’, and when it contracts it pulls these two bones together. For example, a text of this type might explain
What Personal Trainer Certification Is Best?
What Personal Trainer Certification Is Best For Me? You have made the decision you would like to begin a career as a personal trainer. You know that to be taken seriously and establish credibility as
