A fitness professional should have a clear understanding of the healing process to help prevent their client or athlete from hindering the healing process, and thus, delaying their return to activity. These phases are not independent or exclusive of one another — they are interdependent on one another, occurring in union along with a healing […]
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What to do in an Emergency! Injury Assessment Procedures for Trainers & Coaches
When one of your clients or athletes experiences an injury or medical emergency—in your own gym or out in public—what can you do to help? Calling 911 is a great place to start, but in many cases, your knowledge and ability to address the situation during those first few minutes can have a big impact. […]
Drink Up: Why Athletes MUST Stay Hydrated
Why Is Hydration So Important? Staying hydrated and proper fluid choices are just as important to the athlete’s diet as food. Dehydration can impair function, negatively affect performances and in severe cases, lead to a dangerous increase in body core temperature which can result in exertional heat illness. Loss of as little as 1% to […]
Carbohydrates: The Power Nutrient
Building Blocks There is no need to fear the c-word! Carbohydrates are the body’s primary source of energy, and the brain relies exclusively on them. The majority of calories in an athlete’s diet should be coming from healthy sources of carbohydrates. The most important thing is to be able to identify which carbs are healthy […]
Energize! Calorie Needs and Energy Production
What Is A Calorie? Technically, a calorie is a measure of heat or unit of energy, but to the human body, calories keep everything going. Every bodily function from heartbeats to muscle contractions requires calories. The body needs a certain amount of calories per day from food to operate. Through the processes of digestion, absorption […]
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