DOMS: Delayed Muscle Soreness “No pain no gain,” said the work out enthusiast doing repetitive bicep curls in the mirror. But what is pain or muscle soreness? A common misconception is the “No pain no gain” slogan, but what some might consider “muscle soreness” could be something even bigger. In this blog post we will […]
Overview of Vitamin Knowledge
Overview of Vitamin Knowledge for Personal Trainers and Coaches Vitamins have gained a reputation of importance long before scientists were able to isolate and classify them. The Greek physician Hippocrates advocated ingesting liver to cure night blindness. While he did not know the reason for the cure, we know now that vitamin A, which helps […]
The Science Behind the Raw Food Diet Plan
What is a Raw Food Diet? The raw food diet is exactly as the name suggests — it is a type of vegan diet that consists of eating raw, unprocessed, and uncooked foods. It is also sometimes called a raw vegan diet. Thus, all meat, poultry, dairy, and eggs, as well as any food containing […]
Working with Injured Yoga Students
One of the main focuses of Yoga is somatic longevity and working with the system of your student’s bodies to prevent injuries and promote health. Due to the nature of the elaborate human body, there are moments where the load-bearing capacity of the soft tissue is not capable of handling the external load that is […]
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. […]