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Speed Makes The Difference

By Rich Lansky, CSCS, ACSM HFI, USA Weightlifting Certified U.S. International Coach

We’ve all heard the adage that “speed kills.” Speed can be the difference in wins and losses. It can be the difference in making or missing a point. It can be the difference in avoiding an injury, or even in surviving a life threatening situation.

In sports that involve sudden changes in direction and reaction to ever changing stimuli – what I call “chaos sports”

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Interval Training Kicks Up The Workout

If your clients are looking for a faster and more effective way to burn fat, lose weight, or build muscle, interval training is the solution. By implementing short bursts of intense activity in your client’s workout, they will quickly enhance their workout routine and meet their weight-loss goals.

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Can Exercise Reduce Symptoms of Parkinson's?

The new Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center at Barrow Neurological Institute announced it will participate in an upcoming study targeting the results of physical and neurological impact of simple exercise on Parkinson’s patients.

Muhammed Ali, a Parkinson’s patient for 20+ years, helped unveil the new Parkinson’s center at the Barrow Neurological Institute at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona.

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Is More Rest Best?

It's "Heavy Day," and you've just finished your first set of bench presses with a solid six reps. Excited about the prospect of increasing the weight on your next chest workout, you wait a full two minutes before beginning your next set expecting another solid six reps. Unfortunately, something happens. You only get four reps, and the weight feels like you just increased it by 50 pounds!

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The Trainer - Client Relationship

1. DRESS LIKE A PROFESSIONAL
Dressing like a professional makes you think and act like a professional. This in turn creates a positive perception in the eyes of the client and commands respect. Wear a uniform. Professionals in all fields wear uniforms. This could be color coordinated sweats, coaches shorts, quality tank tops, polo shirt with company logo, and clean exercise shoes. Avoid hats, boots, wild colors, string tanks, baggy pants, and old t-shirts.

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