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Currently, more than 700,000 total knee replacement surgeries take place annually and that number is expected to reach 3.5 million annually by the year 2030. Given the continued increase in the number of people undergoing joint replacement surgery, as a health and exercise professional it is essential that you have the knowledge and skills to be able to work with these clients, both before and after their procedures.

Strength training for the contractile element of muscle requires shortening (or contracting) a muscle to apply a force to an external resistance, but that same approach won’t help enhance the strength of the fascia. Here are five things to know about fascia and why it requires a different approach to exercise.

Breast cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer in women, which means it is likely that you will have clients who are breast cancer survivors. While exercise can provide numerous benefits, it is important to consider certain aspects of the disease when designing exercise programs. Here are a few considerations for providing safe and effective exercise plans for these clients.

If you have clients who thrive in cold weather and enjoy outdoor activities during winter, you want to help them get in shape now so they can be ready to have fun once the snow begins to fall. Check out this workout featuring compound sets, which was designed for general strength and conditioning and is ideal for helping your clients get in shape for their favorite cold-weather outdoor activities.

If you are looking to increase the variety of your workout programs, consider adding a couple of heavy tire exercises to your routine or use the program below to create your own outdoor workout challenge.