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Exercise and Training Programming for Clients with Diabetes
Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disease characterized by a lack of insulin resulting in elevated blood glucose levels. Individuals with a fasting blood glucose level greater than 125 mg/dl are
The Value of Calisthenics – Training for Performance and Strength
Training for Performance – The Value of Calisthenics Let’s dig into performance. Performance for sports and performance for life and work. Bodyweight training is a big component to improve your
Creating Training Programs for Clients with Hypertension
Programming for Individuals with Hypertension Hypertension is a major health problem in around the world as it is a primary risk factor for cardiovascular disease, stroke, and renal disease. It
The Importance of Training Smart & Hard!
As years and years passed, I developed my own training style and moved away from the bodybuilding specific training. This change occurred during the late 90s when I began to
Tips for Creating Training Programs for Clients with CAD
What is CAD? Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a progressive chronic disease affecting the endothelial lining of the arterial wall resulting in increased inflammation, accumulation of lipids, macrophages, calcium and
Top Tips for Improving Your Quality of Sleep
Every client you will ever coach wants to improve their sleep. They always want more sleep. About 40 million people in the U.S. suffer from chronic long-term sleep disorders each year
Why MMA Training is the Secret to Incredible Fitness Results
Training for MMA is a full-body workout that pushes your body to limits like no other sport, and can get you in the best shape of your life and has
How to Test Lower Abdominal Strength | Muscle Testing
This test involves the lower fibers of the rectus abdominals (attached to the pubic crest and symphysis). One must remember this is a muscle that performs either flexes the vertebral
Why All Coaches and Trainers Benefit From This Certification
Hello Team NESTA and Team Spencer Institute! You likely already have an idea of which certification you will be earning next. We definitely don’t want t stop you from enrolling
Why I Keep Strength Training and You Should Too
Don’t Get Civilized When I was a teenager with a drivers’ license, I had the freedom to drive to any gym I wanted. Back in the 90s, there were gyms
The Pros and Cons of The Ketogenic Diet
The ketogenic diet is one of the hottest diet trends right now and was initially developed as a therapeutic way to treat seizures in patients with epilepsy. The keto diet
How To Test Lower Body Mobility
When discussing lower body mobility, reference is made to the hip joint and pelvic girdle, the knee joint, and finally the ankle joint. Our previous section covered the movement of
