10 12 '16
The approach to strength training that athletes take into the weight room is significantly different from that, which is taken into the training area by a bodybuilder. Within athletics, primary concerns are injury prevention and improved performance. Speed, agility, explosiveness, flexibility, balance, and kinesthetic awareness are integral components to becoming a successful athlete. All of...
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10 12 '16
The questions and answers below are only the beginning of this section. As more questions arrive, we will carefully select which ones we feel are most important and answer and then, post them below so the section will continue to expand. Question: I have a trainer certification but would like to learn more about muscle...
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10 12 '16
This section of our web site is devoted to personal and professional trainers. Because professional trainers have a significant role as well as personal liability in the fitness industry we believe it worthwhile to publish articles that will help each of us who serve in this role to become better at it and to better...
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10 12 '16
Many desire to begin an exercise program but, have not done so because they simply do not know how. Following are our recommendations and some general guidelines for beginning a workout program. You are taking an important first step on the path to physical fitness. The next step is to decide that you are going...
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10 12 '16
Have you been working out so long that your program is getting boring? Or, are you just finding it difficult to continue? Are you complacent in your training and not reaching your goals? Well, you’re not alone. As difficult as it is to get on the fitness bandwagon, it’s just as difficult to stay there...
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10 12 '16
One of the primary responsibilities as a personal or professional trainer is to discuss the goals that a client has and to assist him or her in developing a program and strategy that will allow those goals to be achieved. To determine where the client is in regard to the goals set requires an individual...
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10 12 '16
Many trainers, both personal and professional, as well as coaches have great training programs. However, without proper technique development, no matter how good your program is, the client’s true potential will never be realized. The development of technique requires learning each aspect of a lift or physical event and applying it properly. It also includes...
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