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As a trainer or health coach, you may see clients with certain health conditions that affect weight. Hypothyroidism is a dysfunction in the thyroid gland that triggers weight gain. Teach your clients about this condition and the foods that support better thyroid function.
A tight IT band can be a real menace for active people. The pain and discomfort can sideline your running and other activities, potentially for weeks. Regular yoga practice, and specific poses that stretch the IT band, can prevent IT injuries and bring relief to existing tightness.
Poor posture is the leading cause of upper crossed syndrome. Thus, to combat this syndrome, you have to correct postural issues. Here’s how trainers can help clients with this, and what can happen if upper cross syndrome goes untreated.
Are you interested in a higher-level fitness role? Gym manager is one option. Learn what a gym manager does, salary potential, and how to become one.
Pain in the lower back is a common problem for all types of people. If you or your clients are experiencing lower back pain, these exercises can help.
Consistency is crucial to client success. Remaining committed to a workout program will allow you see the results you desire. Although life happens and we fall off a program at times. Try some of these tips to get your workout routine back on track!
In this episode of Trainers Talking Truths, we welcome back Angel, a fitness and wellness expert, who shares her journey into the industry. We then dive into a difficult topic, trauma, and discuss what it is and how it can affect someone's ability to exercise.
Jenny and Dan speak to Robert Linkul, owner and founder of “Training the Older Adult”. This company serves as a source of information for fitness professionals and the public to better understand aging and fitness.
Get the most out of your training by incorporating open and closed kinetic-chain exercises. Know when and how to use them for efficient movement patterns.
Do you skip warm-ups and cool downs? Trying to save time or just don't think they're necessary? Get a refresher on the importance of including these in every workout you and your clients complete.
It takes strength to hold yoga poses, which means it can be a great workout. Certain poses, like crow, wheel, and downward dog take a great amount of upper body strength to hold. Learn how to use yoga to give your clients an alternative to traditional weightlifting.
Most people don't think about yoga as a way to build strength. But these types of postures are great for building muscle. Here's how to make yoga poses part of a complete fitness routine.