Piriformis Syndrome
Piriformis syndrome is a compression of the sciatic nerve by the piriformis muscle being tightened, unusually enlarged, without the...
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Importance of Continuing Education for the Fitness Professional
When I initially got my personal training certification from the National Strength and Conditioning Association, I was unhappy to find...
Micronutrient Supplementation
Micronutrients, vitamins and minerals, are required nutrients the body requires in very small amounts to help regulate, control, or...
Using the Overhead Squat Assessment
Muscle balance assessment and testing is important as it gives the clinician valuable information about the balance, timing, recruitment,...
Youth Resistance Training Guidelines
Resistance training for youth athletes has previously been discouraged. In the 1970’s and 1980’s retrospective studies showed that...
Treat Obesity as a Disease
Obesity has recently been declared a disease by the American Medical Association, and there is robust debate whether that classification...
Protein Timing is not that Important
Protein consumption after an intense exercise session is commonly practiced by recreational exercisers and elite athletes. The theory of...
Muscle Imbalance
Muscle balance, or the relative equality of muscle length or strength between an agonist and its respective antagonist, as well as...
Dealing with plantar fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is a painful condition of the foot and can inhibit function. Clients need to know what exactly is plantar fasciitis,...
Why I hate the Term Muscle Memory
The term “muscle memory” is thrown around by trainers, athletes, and other people without really understanding the meaning. Muscle memory...
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