To help your clients get the most out of their time in the gym, practice these three programming tips: Use foundation lifts. Use complex training. Use recovery as a training tool. Foundation Lifts Foundation lifts are resistance exercises that work the major muscle groups. Because they target the largest muscle groups and increase metabolism, they…
Testosterone is an anabolic steroid responsible for promoting the repair and growth of muscle proteins. Currently, there are a lot of half-truths out there regarding low testosterone levels among men and how to raise them. To help clarify some of the misinformation being propagated, here is what you need to know about low-T and what…
Eight-year-old Marcus lives in the city. Surrounded by busy streets and unpredictable strangers, “outside” has become an unsafe place to play. Not having the athletic predisposition to compete and enjoy sports, Marcus has gravitated away from youth sports leagues, and his grade school has been forced to cut their physical education program due to lack…
The research is clear—incorporating movement into the workday can positively impact employee health and a company’s bottom line. If you knew employees would be happier, healthier and more productive during the workday if they were more active, wouldn’t you want to get them up and moving? Of course! Savvy, health-minded companies offer onsite workouts like…
For clients who are athletes or simply active all year, it’s important to eat for success, which may look different depending on the season. Many believe that eating according to the seasons is essential for good health and balance, which also translates to better performance. In colder weather, warming foods become the focus; in warmer…
The 67-year-old woman slipped off her shoes before stepping onto her doctor’s scale. At her home, in Maplewood, N.J., the bathroom scale had documented the same 25-pound weight loss she and her internist now saw. It happened suddenly, over the past few months. Initially she blamed a bout of Covid-19 that she picked up during…
Foam rollers are everywhere, so why not use them for everything? While they are typically considered a warm-up and/or recovery tool, you might be surprised to learn that they can be used to create a challenging workout as well. What’s That For? Part of the fun of fitness is discovering new ways to challenge your…
Over the past decade, foam rollers have become a ubiquitous piece of exercise equipment, found almost anywhere people like to sweat. In general, foam rollers are cylindrical sections of hard foam, approximately 6 inches in diameter, and available in a variety of textures and lengths. Softer foam rollers are pliable and mold to the shape…
Physically confident and competent children are active for life, but far too many of America’s youth are physically inactive. Health and fitness professionals are in a great position to help kids become more physically active and, as a result, more physically literate. To begin, consider how academic literacy is developed. Through the process of neural…
Just a couple of months ago, I pulled a low back muscle while lifting weights. This was not the first time I had injured this muscle, so I knew I needed to seek treatment to prevent further injury and to be able to continue with my fitness routine and yoga practice. I went to the…