Safety and Injuries

A pulled hamstring can be incredibly painful. Here are a few exercises that can help, as well as when you should see a doctor for your hamstring injury.

The debate between sit-ups and crunches is far from settled. Which is better? The answer might surprise you. Find out here.

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 ...

Have clients who are office workers? Does your programming take into account the amount of sitting and standing that they do? If you're looking for ways to improve the quality of your programming f...

Have you heard about the body's kinetic chain? Use this guide and let it help you when planning your client's workouts based on their goals and needs. This is a great way to ensure that your traini...

Your client wants to exercise but they don’t want to make their joint pain worse. Here’s how to do a joint friendly workout, enabling them to stay fit without increasing the pain.

Love fitness but losing your motivation at the gym? Do you get muscle soreness after every workout or get injured often? Are you stalling when it comes to training? If yes, you may be suffering fro...

Exercise strengthens the immune system. But what if you or your client’s immunity is compromised due to a cold, flu, or other illness? Learn when exercise may be okay even if you’re not feeling wel...

Golf is supposed to be fun. When shoulder pain starts to become part of the game, it’s hard to have a good time on the course. Here are some of the most common golf shoulder injuries, as well as ho...

In fitness, the new normal means cleaning, disinfecting, and sanitizing more frequently. Understand more about the precautions fitness facilities are taking to keep staff and customers safe.

If your clients aren't wearing the right gear when you train them, they could get hurt. They could also be suffering from poor performance. You know what to wear in the gym, but your clients need y...

Most athletic gear is pretty high-tech these days, but some people are still clinging to those old cotton sweats and t-shirts. Help your clients get material-smart when it comes to workout clothing...