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Skeletal Muscle Facts and Figures
Skeletal muscle or striated muscle cells are some of the largest cells in the body and it is the job of these muscles to create movement. Muscle cells create movement
Muscle Fiber Types and Muscle Actions – Review for Personal Trainers
There are essentially three muscle fiber types in human muscle: Type I Fibers Color – Red Speed – Slow Energy – Aerobic These fibers are fatigue-resistant. Red fibers are rich
Cellular Aerobic Energy Production (also known as cellular respiration, aerobic oxidation and oxidative phosphorylation)
Energy Product Review for Personal Trainers and Fitness Instructors Most cells, including muscle cells, contain structures called mitochondria. The mitochondria are the sites of cellular aerobic energy production (also known
Fitness and Weight Loss Clients Come to You for Help for Many Reasons
Some published statistics indicate that Americans are leading the obesity epidemic, but we do see obesity growing into epidemic proportions in other developing countries. In general, where we see
The Most Effective Breathing Techniques During Exercise
Breathing should be controlled and relaxed lasting at least 2 or more seconds on the inhalation (in through the nose) and exhalation (out through the mouth) phases. This is true
Adaptations to the Nervous System from Fitness Training and Conditioning
The type of neural adaptation which occurs depends upon the stimulus placed on it. This is what training is – the body is adapting to a new stimulus. In fact,
Characteristics of a Top Conditioning Coach
Every coach will have and should have his or her own personal philosophy, but all great coaches have several common traits and points of focus. However, each athlete is different
The Metabolic Needs of Anaerobic Athletes
The concept of “aerobics” is a term most people are familiar with since the running and group exercise craze movements of the 1970’s and 80’s. Picture today’s modern fitness center
Benefits of Aerobic Training | The Science
Benefits of Aerobic Training (a.k.a. Why Are We Doing This “Exercise” Thing?) It All Comes Down to O2 As we review how the body adapts to aerobic training (remember “aerobic”
What does it take to become a Sports Psychology Coach?
In its current state of evolution sports psychology coaches can fulfill a variety of roles. These roles are generally broken down into three areas of specialization or categories. These would
Benefits of Corporate Wellness Coaching and Your Career Options
The Benefits of Corporate Wellness Over the past several decades, corporate wellness has seen a wealth of evidence that prove the benefits of a healthy workforce. The results are undeniable:
How to avoid potential pitfalls as a new fitness pro
When you decided you wanted to become a fitness pro, you received all types of advice from a wide range of people. Some of the advice is likely good, and
