Written by Bob Bovee Sunday, 25 September 2011 00:00
Over the past few years, aerobic exercise has been given major emphasis. Yet, it hasn't been until relatively recently that scientifically supported evidence has shown that strength training is also essential to overall health.
Written by NFPT Staff Writer Thursday, 22 September 2011 00:00
Resistance exercise has much more to offer than just size and strength increase. There is a tremendous weight management benefit to be achieved by performing high rep, light weight, resistance training - an aspect that has been widely understated.
Written by NFPT Staff Writer Monday, 19 September 2011 00:00
There are three primary reasons why a muscle fiber stops contracting when trained to failure. It is important to understand the characteristics of each in order to apply them to a resistance training program.
Written by NFPT Staff Writer Saturday, 17 September 2011 00:00
Do you have clients who complain about lower back pain, cervical pain, or knee or hip pain? If so, these clients may be suffering from a postural problem. Before designing any fitness program, a trainer should teach each client proper posture.
Written by NFPT Staff Writer Wednesday, 14 September 2011 00:00
Resistance training can not only build strength: it might be another tool to help smokers quit the habit, according to the results of a recent study on that measured the effects of resistance training on smoking cessation efforts.
Written by Nick Rainey, CSCS, SDPT Sunday, 11 September 2011 00:00
The alignment from the ankle, knee, hip, shoulder and ear is known as the kinetic chain. Correcting the kinetic chain is essential for maximum efficiency, power, and injury prevention.
Read more: Kinetic Chain Problems: 2 Factors That Must Be Changed
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