By Topic: Training Tips

First off, who is a senior these days? If you ask one 65-year-old they will tell you they are not even close to a senior, but the next one totally believes and embraces the term. Some 55-year-olds thi

The pelvic floor does not function in isolation; it continuously responds to sensory information coming from the ground up. Our feet provide the nervous system with constant feedback about pressure, b

Winter is upon us, just about everywhere in North America this week! So lets look at some simple at home exercises any of your clients can do, but with a cognitive twist.When we add a little brain ch

This exercise offers the ability to work on mobility and stability in the hip of the lead leg... View More

Blood flow restriction (BFR) training has become a popular topic in fitness and rehabilitation... View More

Two easy balance assessments you can begin using on your clients over 65: The 8-Foot Up and Go and The 5x Chair Stand Test... View More

As fitness professionals, program design to preserve muscle mass and strength while offsetting sarcopenia is a natural tendency. While strength training is essential, it is only half of the equation... View More

You need to start talking more about Brain Health and Fitness.Every aspect of exercise from strength training to yoga is good for our brain. So, start marketing that, communicating that and selling th

If you’re a personal trainer, you’ve probably heard countless times that you should “periodize” your clients’ training programs... View More

One of my favorite go-to drills is the Ball-Between-Heel Exercise, a simple but powerful way to reawaken the foot’s intrinsic muscles... View More

I am asked all the time, “What exercises are off limits for older clients?” My first response is always... How do you define older?... View More

Hip weakness can contribute to knee pain, negatively impact squat mechanics and predispose runners to overuse injuries like IT band syndrome or plantar fasciitis. The following sequence of side bridge... View More

It can feel a little daunting to get started advertising on Facebook, but it really is not as hard as you think... View More

Movement is essential to health, fitness and performance, but pain can complicate people’s relationships with their bodies. When clients experience pain, they often develop protective movement patte

How well do you connect to your movement?How accurately do you perceive your body in space?This inner map of your body is called your Body Schema and is what allows you to balance, stabilize, and coor

Maintaining or achieving proper squat form can be challenging for those new to squatting or clients experiencing pain... View More

Great programming involves factoring in elements that'll increase the likelihood that your client will stick to their workouts by blending universal training principles with their individual preferences

You can also use a regular step for this workout, but I do not recommend using a BOSU for this one.You are going to work through a series of 3 lower body exercises on an unstable platform... View More

While "total hip replacement" sounds quick, it's a complex procedure. Understanding its nuances can help fitness professionals prevent dislocations and guide clients safely back to fitness... View More

True foot power begins with the toes — and more specifically, with toe flexion aka gripping the ground. When we engage in the simple yet profound act of gripping the ground with our toes, we’re... View More