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WORKOUTS FOR KID ATHLETES: STRENGTH TRAINING EXERCISES AND CONDITIONING:

By Kevin Williamson There has been an increasing shift from unstructured play to more specialized forms of training for kid athletes. Whether they should participate in strength training, what age they should begin, and what the best training methods are…

Kevin Rushton
July 26, 2021
WEIGHT LIFTING FOR WEIGHT LOSS: WHICH EXERCISES & WORKOUTS ARE BEST?:
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WEIGHT LIFTING FOR WEIGHT LOSS: WHICH EXERCISES & WORKOUTS ARE BEST?:

By KINSEY MAHAFFEY There are many reasons why someone might decide to start lifting weights, but one of the most common reasons is to lose weight. Consistent exercise, good nutrition, and adequate sleep are critical components of any weight loss…

Kevin Rushton
July 9, 2021
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Combining Core Strength With Abdominal Exercises to Get Those 6-Pack Abs:

Posted by Aaron Laurence Combining Core Strength With Abdominal Exercises to Get Those 6-Pack Abs We’re all familiar with the standard exercises everyone recommends for getting 6-pack abs: barbell rack squats, Supermans, bicycle crunches, and everyone’s favorite — forearm planks…

Kevin Rushton
June 29, 2021
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EXAMPLES OF BEHAVIOR CHANGE GOALS THROUGH SMALL STEPS AND TINY HABITS:

By KINSEY MAHAFFEY As a behavior change specialist, many of our clients like to set new goals for the New Year. By this time of the year, however, it’s estimated that a large majority of people who set New Year’s…

Kevin Rushton
April 30, 2021
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WEIGHT-LIFTING FOR WOMEN: WHY WOMEN SHOULD LIFT:

By Nicole Golden Weight-lifting was historically an exercise modality that women shied away from for fear of being “too masculine” or “getting too big.” Female strength sports did not become fully recognized until the 1970s and 1980s with the recognition…

Kevin Rushton
April 26, 2021
RESEARCH REVIEW: ADEQUATE DIETARY PROTEIN HAS ASSOCIATED BENEFITS FOR POSTMENOPAUSAL WOMEN (60-90 YEARS):
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RESEARCH REVIEW: ADEQUATE DIETARY PROTEIN HAS ASSOCIATED BENEFITS FOR POSTMENOPAUSAL WOMEN (60-90 YEARS):

By NICOLE GOLDEN Ideal protein (PRO) intake is a topic of much debate in the fitness community as the benefits and recommended intakes can vary greatly depending on the source. Likewise, PRO needs can be considerably different depending on an…

Kevin Rushton
April 23, 2021
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BENCH PRESS ELBOW PAIN: AVOID LIFTER’S ELBOW WITH THESE MODIFICATIONS

By Andrew Mills Anyone having experienced pain in their elbow while bench pressing knows it can be a frustrating ordeal. For those who have not, imagine entering the gym ready to put in the work, and after loading the appropriate…

Kevin Rushton
April 2, 2021
IS A CALORIE SURPLUS NECESSARY TO INCREASE SKELETAL MUSCLE MASS IN RESISTANCE TRAINED FEMALE ATHLETES?:
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IS A CALORIE SURPLUS NECESSARY TO INCREASE SKELETAL MUSCLE MASS IN RESISTANCE TRAINED FEMALE ATHLETES?:

By Nicole Golden Influenced by popular media and body image expectations; female strength athletes often engage in nutrition practices that may be counterproductive to a goal of skeletal muscle growth (hypertrophy). Many female strength athletes will pursue a goal of…

Kevin Rushton
March 29, 2021
TRAINING THE FEMALE CLIENT: KEY CONSIDERATIONS FOR PROGRAMMING
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TRAINING THE FEMALE CLIENT: KEY CONSIDERATIONS FOR PROGRAMMING

By Fabio Comana Apart from the more obvious gender differences like pregnancy and some aging-related conditions (e.g., osteoporosis, menopausal changes), how much thought is generally given to the anatomical and physiological differences between men and women when designing programs for…

Kevin Rushton
March 26, 2021
FOAM ROLLING: APPLYING THE TECHNIQUE OF SELF-MYOFASCIAL RELEASE
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FOAM ROLLING: APPLYING THE TECHNIQUE OF SELF-MYOFASCIAL RELEASE

By Stacey Penny Foam rolling is a self-myofascial release (SMR) stretching technique that has been embraced throughout the fitness industry. This effective and simple to do technique delivers positive, feel good results. Foam rollers have become easily accessible, either shared…

Kevin Rushton
February 26, 2021
EXPLORING EXCESS POST-EXERCISE OXYGEN CONSUMPTION (EPOC): 'BURN BABY BURN!'
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EXPLORING EXCESS POST-EXERCISE OXYGEN CONSUMPTION (EPOC): ‘BURN BABY BURN!’

BY GEOFF LECOVIN EPOC is the acronym for Excess Post-exercise Oxygen Consumption. Many refer to it as the “afterburn.” To better understand how EPOC works, let’s review the basics of energy systems. Note: If you wanting to eventually transition into…

Kevin Rushton
February 22, 2021
OVERTRAINING: WHAT IT IS AND HOW TO IDENTIFY IT
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OVERTRAINING: WHAT IT IS AND HOW TO IDENTIFY IT

By LAURA QUAGLIO Are you giving workouts your all but getting less in return—or even backsliding? Does it seem like you’re always battling bronchitis, tendonitis, or another “itis”? Or maybe your usual over-the-top enthusiasm for workouts has faded to “barely…

Kevin Rushton
February 19, 2021
TIPS FOR WORKING OUT AT HOME: MAKING AT-HOME WORKOUTS WORK FOR YOU
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TIPS FOR WORKING OUT AT HOME: MAKING AT-HOME WORKOUTS WORK FOR YOU

By KERIDON MCMAHON NAVIGATING A NEW NORMAL In 2020, during the COVID-19 global pandemic, people worldwide had to instantaneously pivot from known daily routines and best practices to protect themselves and others. Exercise for the benefit of physical and mental…

Kevin Rushton
February 5, 2021
Why Kevlar is Made for Fitness
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Why Kevlar is Made for Fitness

By TRX Why Kevlar is Made for Fitness Not all exercise equipment is built to last, with the exception of TRX Suspension Trainers. Weights and kettlebells may last you a lifetime—assuming you avoid rust damage—but gear like medicine balls, slam…

Kevin Rushton
January 18, 2021
Does intermittent fasting work for women?
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Does intermittent fasting work for women?

By Helen Kollias, PhD Intermittent fasting works really well… for certain people… in certain situations. Some might even say it’s “life-changing.” But others? Not so much. And this seems especially true for women. Take my parents. For as long as…

Kevin Rushton
January 8, 2021
A FIT RESPONSE: LESSONS LEARNED FROM THE GYM SHUTDOWN OF 2020
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A FIT RESPONSE: LESSONS LEARNED FROM THE GYM SHUTDOWN OF 2020

By PAMELA LIGHT, MA Personal trainers are no strangers to battling unseen barriers to fitness. For decades, we have helped our clients overcome scheduling issues, flagging motivation, less-than-supportive spouses, preexisting health conditions and more. But the words “unprecedented times” have…

Kevin Rushton
December 28, 2020
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ACTIVE RECOVERY: REST DAYS, WORKOUTS, AND EXERCISES EXAMPLES

By KINSEY MAHAFFEY Recovery is important for getting the most out of your fitness programming and an essential component of a personal training education. I spend a decent amount of time talking with my clients about proper recovery techniques to…

Kevin Rushton
December 21, 2020
8 TIPS FOR TRANSITIONING BACK TO AT-HOME WORKOUTS DURING THE PANDEMIC
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8 TIPS FOR TRANSITIONING BACK TO AT-HOME WORKOUTS DURING THE PANDEMIC

By DANA BENDER With covid-19 numbers rising exponentially across the country, many avid fitness center enthusiasts might be concerned that their local fitness center will close again due to safety precautions and local regulatory guidelines. These individuals might have just…

Kevin Rushton
December 14, 2020
MOVING FORWARD: A FITNESS PIONEER’S PANDEMIC-INSPIRED BEST PRACTICES
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MOVING FORWARD: A FITNESS PIONEER’S PANDEMIC-INSPIRED BEST PRACTICES

By LAURA QUAGLIO “My whole schtick when I opened in 2013 was to provide the fitness industry’s first one-on-one personal training that’s done in a group setting,” says Donny Day, NASM-CPT, owner of Peak Zone Fitness in Lake Highlands, Texas…

Kevin Rushton
December 11, 2020
RESEARCH REVIEW: HIGH GENETIC RISK INDIVIDUALS BENEFIT LESS FROM RESISTANCE EXERCISE INTERVENTION
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RESEARCH REVIEW: HIGH GENETIC RISK INDIVIDUALS BENEFIT LESS FROM RESISTANCE EXERCISE INTERVENTION

By Nicole Golden Genetic factors play a role in response to exercise and body composition, as in most physiologic functions in the body. High levels of physical activity have been known to provide benefits beyond just weight loss, such as…

Kevin Rushton
November 27, 2020
DEMYSTIFYING THE DASH DIET: HOW TO USE IT TO LOWER BLOOD PRESSURE
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DEMYSTIFYING THE DASH DIET: HOW TO USE IT TO LOWER BLOOD PRESSURE

By Brad Dieter Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide, with more than half of all deaths each year being attributed to cardiovascular disease (1). Many factors contribute to cardiovascular disease, such as obesity, diabetes, high cholesterol, etc…

Kevin Rushton
November 23, 2020
EXERCISE PROGRAMMING FOR KNEE REPLACEMENTS
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EXERCISE PROGRAMMING FOR KNEE REPLACEMENTS

By Andrew mills In a previous article, Prehabilitation Through Corrective Exercise: A Guide for Trainers, we explored how Certified Personal Trainers (CPTs) could help prepare individuals for a procedure like total knee replacement surgery. This article will focus on rehabilitation…

Kevin Rushton
November 16, 2020
PREHABILITATION THROUGH CORRECTIVE EXERCISE: A GUIDE FOR TRAINERS
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PREHABILITATION THROUGH CORRECTIVE EXERCISE: A GUIDE FOR TRAINERS

By Andrew Mills NASM Corrective Exercise Specialists (CES) can provide targeted help to improve their client’s baseline physical health before surgical intervention. The purpose of prehabilitation is to put the client into the best position possible for post-procedure recovery. Let’s…

Kevin Rushton
November 6, 2020
REHAB EXERCISES FOR MASONRY WORKERS [RESEARCH ARTICLE REVIEW]
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REHAB EXERCISES FOR MASONRY WORKERS [RESEARCH ARTICLE REVIEW]

By Nicole Golden RESEARCH REVIEW Effects of Selected Rehabilitative Exercises on External Rotator Muscles and Trapezius Muscles of Masonry Workers STUDY AUTHOR Singh, G. K., Srivastava, S., Kumar, M., & Ratnakar, S. ORIGINAL CITATION Singh, G. K., Srivastava, S., Kumar,…

Kevin Rushton
November 2, 2020
FAMILY EXERCISES: 5 EASY TIPS TO KEEP A FAMILY WELL
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FAMILY EXERCISES: 5 EASY TIPS TO KEEP A FAMILY WELL

By Katrina Pilkinton We can teeter on using the term “fit” to refer to a family’s health and wellbeing, but that can all-too-often encompass a notion that a family’s goals are performative. Being WELL is the goal. What does that…

Kevin Rushton
October 26, 2020
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THE ORIGINS OF TRX TRAINING®: CREATING A GLOBAL TRAINING BRAND

By SHIRLEY ARCHER, JD, MA · When Randy Hetrick “MacGyvered” the predecessor for today’s TRX® Suspension Trainer™ while serving as a Navy SEAL officer in 1997, he had no idea he was creating an entirely new fitness methodology—Suspension Training®. He…

Kevin Rushton
October 16, 2020
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SETTING SMART FITNESS GOALS: HOW TO OVERCOME MENTAL HURDLES

By CHERILYN MCLESTER, PHD Exercise is often associated with physical exertion and adaptations such as weight loss, improved athletic performance, and increased strength. However, one thing that these variables all have in common is that they are not mindless. In other…

Kevin Rushton
October 12, 2020
TRAINING CONSIDERATIONS FOR OLDER & YOUNGER POPULATIONS
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TRAINING CONSIDERATIONS FOR OLDER & YOUNGER POPULATIONS

By Nicole Golden A skilled fitness professional should have the capacity to handle a variety of special populations. The needs and training goals of older adults and children differ greatly from those of teens or young and middle adults. Generally,…

Kevin Rushton
September 28, 2020
HOW TO COACH ADOLESCENTS ON NUTRITION DECISIONS
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HOW TO COACH ADOLESCENTS ON NUTRITION DECISIONS

By SARAH SNYDER Youth exercise professionals are in a powerful position to positively influence eating behaviors. This is when independence begins to be established with regard to food and beverage choices and meal preparation. Coaches and trainers – even Youth…

Kevin Rushton
September 18, 2020
EXERCISE PROGRAMMING FOR OLDER ADULTS
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EXERCISE PROGRAMMING FOR OLDER ADULTS

By RICH FAHMY, MS, NASM-CPT, CES, PES, MASTER INSTRUCTOR Training modifications and exercise programming for older adults are popular topics across health and fitness publications and conferences. There’s good reason for this: By 2050, the number of people 60 or…

Kevin Rushton
September 11, 2020
6 WAYS TO OVERCOME BURNOUT FROM EXERCISING AT HOME
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6 WAYS TO OVERCOME BURNOUT FROM EXERCISING AT HOME

By Dana Bender Overcoming exercise burnout is more important than ever for online personal trainers, fitness professionals and exercise enthusiasists alike!  When fitness centers closed mid-March in response to COVID-19, many regular gym goers were tasked with converting gym routines…

Kevin Rushton
September 7, 2020
SPORTS PERFORMANCE: 8 REASONS TO TRAIN ATHLETES
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SPORTS PERFORMANCE: 8 REASONS TO TRAIN ATHLETES

By Alyssa Parten Learning how to coach an athlete is far more complicated than training general population clientele and, arguably, more fulfilling. There are many more factors, modalities, thinking, and planning strategies involved with coaching an athlete of any magnitude…

Kevin Rushton
August 31, 2020
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