Improving Posture is not Just Stretching
Poor posture is common among many people, but improving posture is possible. Often tips for improving posture will focus on stretching short muscles and endurance
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4 Simple Shoulder Exercises for Less Shoulder Problems
The shoulder can be a common area of pain and problems for many people. Fortunately, doing the proper shoulder exercises can help decrease many problems
Senior Personal Training – More than weights and cardio
The term senior is designated for people 65 or older. Senior personal training is a rapidly growing area for trainers as every year the population
BOSU – Physical Therapy or Fitness – It Works
The BOSU is an inflated half ball on a rigid platform. By it very design this device can be used for either physical therapy or fitness
Can Exercise Help Treat Arthritis?
By Nick Jack, contributing author Arthritis is a very common health problem I see as a rehabilitation trainer every week and one that affects
Featured exercise for November – Wobble Board Push Up
Exercise Pro Live lets you provide video exercise programs to you clients. It is easy to use and affordable. Sign up for a free no
Featured Functional Exercise – Opposite Ankle Reach
Functional athletic exercises are crucial for training clients for returning to sports activity. One leg stance and knee bends combined with trunk rotation are
Featured Exercise – Functional Core 3 Way Lift
Functional exercises are crucial for training clients to meet the needs of their sport or daily activities. Adding a second component of core stability
5 tips for creating functional exercise programs
Knowing how to create functional exercise programs is crucial for the health professional. While there is nothing wrong with traditional weight training programs in terms
Six essential functional tests for senior adults
Whether you are a physical therapist, athletic trainer, chiropractor, personal trainer, or wellness professional, at some point in time you will interact with the senior
Are your fitness tests accurate? Find out
Are your fitness tests accurate? Fitness tests are performed in many settings, such as athletic training, wellness programs, and personal training to help establish fitness
3 Superfood tips for healthier meal plans
Superfood is a catch all term for foods high in antioxidants, nutrients and vitamins. Superfood groups are touted to have many beneficial properties and contribute
How to expand your personal training business with senior test assessments
Most personal training businesses and personal trainers are interested in retaining clients and adding new clients. This just makes sense. People will drop out of
Poor posture improvement with 4 easy exercises
This article will discuss poor posture of the upper back and neck and provide some suggestions for exercises to correct the problem. Poor posture in
Nutrition Assessment in 3 easy steps
Determining a proper nutrition assessment can be a daunting task whether you are a nutritionist, dietitian or personal trainer. What percentage of carbohydrates, fat and
Aquatic Training is more than just swimming
When many people hear aquatic training they think of swimming or treading water. But it is much more than that. Aquatic training has many benefits, and swimming
Personal trainer nutrition assessment made easy
Personal trainers are mainly known for performing fitness assessments, establishing wellness goals, creating fitness programs and working with their clients to educate and motivate for
Five Tips for Improving Balance
It is common to hear people say they were born a klutz and have terrible balance; the truth is that with proper training, improving balance
3 Ways to increase personal trainer referrals from physical therapy clinics
When most people think of personal trainers, one of the first things that come to mind is high level fitness training and weight lifting. However
Three crucial personal trainer tools to increase business
Personal training can be a tough business to stand out in for many reasons. In every city and community there are typically a large amount