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From the Field – What Being a Good Personal Trainer Really Involves
May 8, 2021by Lee Boyce
This article gives readers a personal insight into the qualities that a successful and credible personal trainer should have.
Personal trainers Professional Development
Melatonin Supplementation in Adults – Is it Safe and Effective?
June 14, 2021by Dr Carmine R. Grieco III, CSCS,*D
A client asks you about melatonin, are you prepared to answer? This article explores the efficacy and safety of supplemental melatonin as a sleep aid in adults.
Personal trainers Nutrition
Non-Specific Low-Back Pain and Corrective Exercise Solutions
June 27, 2021by Keith Chittenden, MS, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D
For those dealing with clients who have back pain, this article focuses on non-specific low-back pain and potential exercise solutions for it.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition, Disorder, or Disease
How Cable Resistance Training Can Benefit Program Design
September 4, 2021by Sam Rothschild, CSCS, NSCA-CPT
The purpose of this article is to present the benefits of training with cable resistance, the different types of cable resistance machines, and the differences when choosing a machine for your programs.
Personal trainers Program design
Resistance Training Progressions for the Older Adult – Deadlifts
November 14, 2021by Robert Linkul, MS, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, FNSCA
This article details the proper pick up, or deadlift, technique for the older adult, including progressions of three exercises that can aid in their ability to perform them properly.
Personal trainers Exercise Technique Program design
Understanding Weight Bias among Personal Trainers and Practical Strategies
March 14, 2022by Robyn Whitehead, PhD, Whitney Moore, PhD, CSCS,*D, and Todd Whitehead
This article seeks to explore weight bias and provide strategies to reduce weight bias behaviors.
Personal trainers Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition, Disorder, or Disease Professional Development
Why You Should Offer Running Analysis to Enhance Your Business
June 7, 2022by Jim Cleveland, CSCS
This article provides practical guidelines for performing a running analysis in order to potentially attract more clients who are interested in improving their running performance.
Personal trainers Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Professional Development
Building a Balanced and Symmetrical Physique – Is Regional Hypertrophy Possible?
June 7, 2022by Guillermo Escalante, DSC, MBA, ATC, CSCS and Adam Michael Gonzalez, PhD, CSCS
This article provides a brief overview of literature where regional hypertrophy was reported. It also discusses the basic science and application of regional hypertrophy training.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design
Supplemental Land Training Considerations for the Recreational Surfer
August 9, 2022by Eamon Campbell, CSCS
This article outlines some programming considerations for the recreational surfer.
Personal trainers Program design
Fall Prevention Program Recommendations for an Aging Population
August 23, 2022by Teresa Cedeno, NSCA-CPT
This article will discuss the role of strength training, stretching, and functional mobility exercises in reducing falls in older adults and provide a guide for creating a program.
Personal trainers Program design
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