Flexibility is an important component of physical fitness that is often overlooked or completely ignored. Trainees include other components of fitness like strength training and cardiovascular endurance but fail to include stretching in their fitness routines. Why do I Need to Stretch? Stretching to obtain flexibility is important. Stretching can help prevent injury. When muscles […]
Sports Drink Concentrations
Sports drinks are formulated specifically for athletes (weekend or otherwise) to help rehydrate during or after exercise. Sports drinks contain water, are usually rich in carbohydrates (sugar) for quick energy, and may also contain electrolytes, electrically charged minerals that ensure bodily functions (like muscle contraction) run at optimal levels. When choosing a sports drink, look […]
How To Integrate Health Coaching With Personal Training
Millions of people are unhealthy, obese, diabetic, hypertensive, lethargic and unmotivated. They didn’t plan to be this way or want to be this way, they just don’t know what to do. They’ll go through life jumping from one fad diet to another, with no results, leaving them frustrated and discouraged. What they really want is […]
What You Didn’t Know About Becoming a Personal Trainer
Being a personal trainer or health and fitness professional takes far more than the surface knowledge required to sit for a national exam. It takes passion, intention, dedication, and a willingness to examine your own weaknesses and identify opportunities for growth. Holding a certification alone doesn’t define industry success. Take it seriously, put in the […]
The Role of Biomechanics in Fitness Programming
Biomechanics enhance performance by utilizing mechanical principles to improve an individual’s technique, the equipment they use, and to modify specific training protocols that the coach or trainer implements to help an individual achieve their goals. Similarly, for injury prevention and rehabilitation, biomechanics is used to develop techniques that reduce the chance of injury as well […]