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How Low to Go: Examining Squat Depth From a Safety and Biomechanical Perspective

October 23, 2019 | by Lorne Opler in Exercise Science
How Low to Go: Examining Squat Depth From a Safety and Biomechanical Perspective

Should you have your clients squat to parallel or go deeper? As is the case with so many health- and fitness-related questions, the answer is dependent on several factors. Learn how to help your clients safely perform squats while also minimizing the risk for injury.

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Understanding the Pain Experience to Better Assist Your Clients

September 11, 2019 | by Anthony Carey in Exercise Science
Understanding the Pain Experience to Better Assist Your Clients

As a health and exercise professional, the likelihood of working with clients who have chronic and/or recurrent pain is very high. Learn why understanding the many factors that contribute to the pain experience will assist you in designing the safest and most productive programming and environments for your clients.

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How to Squat Properly: Body Type Breakdown & Anatomy Considerations

August 14, 2019 | by Matthew Cain, PhD in Exercise Science
How to Squat Properly: Body Type Breakdown & Anatomy Considerations

Coaching a client on how to squat properly will vary from one person to the next. Learn why it’s important to consider your clients’ body type and anatomy.

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Internal vs. External Cueing: How to Help Your Clients Move More Efficiently and Effectively

June 25, 2019 | by Matthew Cain, PhD in Exercise Science
Internal vs. External Cueing: How to Help Your Clients Move More Efficiently and Effectively

Learn how to help your clients move more effectively and efficiently by appropriately using two types of verbal cues: internal and external cues.

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Perfecting the Push-up for All Levels

April 09, 2019 | by Pete McCall in Exercise Science
Perfecting the Push-up for All Levels

It is not uncommon to see people performing push-ups incorrectly, as many simply don’t know how to activate all of the muscles required to successfully complete the exercise. This article describes how to develop a consistent method of progression that can help your clients learn how to successfully perform this beneficial exercise.

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