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Considerations for Exercising in the Heat

As a health and fitness professional, there are many factors to consider for exercise program design, such as your clients’ goals, physical limitations, and the environment in which they are exercising. In this blog, we’ll cover how to keep your clients safe while exercising in a hot environment.
Read MoreSpecial Considerations for Training in Cold Weather

Environmental conditions are important to consider when designing an exercise program. In this blog, we take a closer look at the implications of exercising in the cold, and how fitness professionals can design programs that are safe for their clients—even on winter’s coldest days.
Read MoreDiabetes: Understanding the Effects of Insulin on the Body

There has been a dramatic increase in the prevalence of diabetes over the past several decades, which makes it increasingly likely that you will work with clients who have some form of diabetes. Here is a basic primer on how insulin affects the body and the different types of diabetes you may encounter among your clients.
Read MoreThe Planes of Motion Explained

You probably already know that your body doesn’t move in one dimension. It moves in, out, front, back and side-to-side. But do you know what those dimensions are called? Check out our explanation of the different planes of motion, and how you can apply that information to designing well-rounded exercise programs.
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