Anthony Carey

Micromovements can help alleviate low-back pain associated with prolonged sitting. Learn how variability and NEAT are vital elements of the prevention and relief of back pain.

From a programming perspective, activities that stimulate, challenge and engage both the body and the mind can be particularly beneficial. One approach to creating novelty in your programming is by incorporating reactive training and its secondary benefits, which are referred to as reactive variability. Learn how to incorporate these elements into your clients’ programs and improve their ability to react to whatever life might throw at them.

From a programming perspective, activities that stimulate, challenge and engage both the body and the mind can be particularly beneficial. One approach to creating novelty in your programming is by incorporating reactive training and its secondary benefits, which are referred to as reactive variability. Learn how to incorporate these elements into your clients’ programs and improve their ability to react to whatever life might throw at them.

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.

Do you tell your clients to “squeeze those glutes” or “tighten that core” during the execution of an exercise? A better approach to cueing, says ACE Pro Anthony Carey, is to help your clients learn how to internally or externally focus their attention, depending on the exercise, to maximize the benefit and enhance motor learning.

When it comes to exercise programming, many health and fitness professionals prefer to stick to the basics, but that isn’t always the best way to address the unique goals and physical limitations of each individual client.The Movement Variability Matrix is a valuable tool in that it provides a framework for developing clearer and more expanded options when designing corrective exercise programs for your clients.

When it comes to exercise programming, many health and fitness professionals prefer to stick to the basics, but that isn’t always the best way to address the unique goals and physical limitations of each individual client.The Movement Variability Matrix is a valuable tool in that it provides a framework for developing clearer and more expanded options when designing corrective exercise programs for your clients.  

Research has linked limited ankle mobility to a wide range of lower-leg injuries, including plantar fasciitis, shin splints, stress fractures, ankle sprains and Achilles tendinitis. Learn how to develop effective strategies for improving ankle mobility that include self-myofascial release, self-mobilization and dynamic stretches that address the multiple joints involved.