Print A Copy Download and print “Glutes to the Max” Gluteus maximus, rear end, tush, gluteals, butt, rump, “the sit” muscles, bottom, buttocks, boo-tay. Nothing really seems to roll off the tongue. But for better or worse, it’s one of the biggest reasons people exercise. So what are the most effective exercises for the glutes?…
Print A Copy Download and print “Function Follows Fitness” Many fitness professionals have been promoting functional fitness programs as a way for older adults to remain active and independent as they age. But how beneficial is this form of exercise and how quickly can benefits be reaped?
Print A Copy Download and print the Study > The boot-camp trend is still going strong perhaps because it’s not really trendy at all. The workout is simple, goes back to basics, is not tied to a single piece of equipment and uses a motivating team-oriented atmosphere. Discover the fitness benefits of popular boot camp…
Given the prevalence of low-back pain, it is important for fitness professionals to be prepared with preventative strategies to support their clients’ low-back health. While movement deficiencies and dysfunction at any part of the body can lead to compensatory movements that may affect the low back, special consideration can be taken with regards to the…
Need some new workout ideas? Look no further. Here are ACE’s most popular workout posts from 2013. 5 Exercises to Flatten Your Stomach and Reduce Low-back Pain When it comes to creating a flat stomach while also reducing low-back pain, few exercises are more effective than the plank. Here are 5 great variations on the…
ACE: Can you briefly describe the concept of loaded movement training? How is it different than traditional resistance training? Michol Dalcourt: Resistance training is often, and correctly, thought of as the external mass we apply to the human form. With exercise, most of the time in exercise this external mass is moved in a linear…
They are present in almost every gym, athletic training center and studio around the world, but it is not uncommon to see many people using suspension trainers improperly. TRX is the leader in suspension-training education and we always encourage trainers and instructors to go through at least one of our qualification courses to not only…
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a martial art that focuses on throws, takedowns, grappling and groundwork. It emphasizes joint locks applied to the arms, shoulders, legs and ankles, as well as the use of chokeholds that can be applied from various positions and using different parts of the body. The following workout is comprised of several…
Whether you are a stay-at-home mom, weekend warrior or grandfather-in-training, agility exercises should be an important part of your workout routine. Agility is the ability to move quickly and change direction with ease. This describes both physical and mental agility. As we age, or just become complacent in our daily routines, both our mental and…
With the recent proliferation of low-cost gyms, CrossFit boxes and specialty studios, combined with the expansion of established health-club companies, the fitness industry appears to be in a period of significant growth. This was evident by the size of this year’s trade show at the annual International Health and Racquet Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) conference. As…