As a Certified Personal Fitness Trainer or coach, injury prevention should always be a number one priority. Developing your skills and knowledge is a lifelong process and your client’s success depends on it. Regardless of your time in the industry, always remain a student of your craft and do everything you can do to produce […]
Basic Injury Rehabilitation for Fitness Training and Coaching Professionals
The goal of the physical rehabilitation and injury rehabilitation is to safely return your client to functional activity. As a fitness professional, you can play a role in achieving that goal. A successful exercise rehabilitation program should incorporate an “active” approach, as opposed to merely passive therapies. Control Swelling P.R.I.C.E. (Price, Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) […]
Injury Prevention Basics for Trainers and Fitness Professionals
As a Fitness Professional or trainer, it is vital to have a clear understanding and working knowledge of basic injury prevention and healing, especially when working with athletic clients, clients with prior injuries, or clients who are more prone to injuries because of age or chronic conditions. Read on for basic injury prevention concepts, as […]