Fitness
What would an Expert Trainer buy for Christmas?
Ok, so when Christmas comes around, being the fitness enthusiast and personal trainer I always want to bombard my family and friends with the latest and greatest of gadgets! So if I had to pick some of the HOT items that will help you accomplish your wellness and fitness goals here is what I would [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Metabolic Density Training with Derrick Price of NASM!
For more information on Metabolic Density Training go to Synergy Training Soultions. I was able to spend the last several days in Calabasas California at one of NASM headquarters sitting on a board to come up with standards for personal trainers. I was able to spend some time with one of my fellow master instructors [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Anterior Oblique System & Lateral System!
So, how can you train both the anterior oblique system with the lateral system? Try this circuit: 12-15 each side SLOW tempo 1. Box Step up to Balance w/ Opposite Arm Bicep Curl to Press 2. Transverse plane Single Arm Press w/ Rotation 3. Side (front plane) lunge w. Single Arm Row with rotation
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Deep Longitudinal Sub-System
Major Contributors: erector spinae, thoracolumbar fascia, sacrotuberous ligament, and biceps femoris Function: Provides a reciprocal force transmission longitudinally from the trunk to the ground. The long head of the biceps femori attaches to the sacrotuberous ligament at the ischium which in turn attaches to the sacrum which attach from the sacrum & ilium up to [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )The Posterior Chain-Posterior Oblique System
Personal Trainers…make sure you are training the Posterior Oblique Sub-System correctly! What muscles make up this system? 1. Gluteus Maximus 2. Latissimus Dorsi 3. Thoracolumbar Fascia This system works synergistically with the deep longitudinal sub-system (stay tuned for more on that one). The glute max and the lats both attach to the thoracolumbar fascia, which [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 2 so far )Wellness & Fitness Retreats as a Vacation?
Now I don’t know about you but when I think about vacation usually the following slips into my mind……laying on a beach, with the sun beating on me, reading gossip magazines and catching up on my books, relaxing daily and doing absolutely nothing! Well several of my clients actually go on a yearly vacation that [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 3 so far )Strength Training IS THE MAGIC PILL! Reduce your DNA’s age!
I presented this afternoon at MACMA’s yearly conference, it was my fourth time presenting. It is always a great experience, but today I got to hear the famous Wayne Wescott present ” The Role of Strength Exercise in Weight Loss and Wellness: Why and How.” DID YOU KNOW? Research findings… 1. When comparing trained and [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Shoulder Mechanics
Personal Trainers should become familiar with the shoulder girdle and it’s complexities to be able to take clients thru safe and effective workouts. Let’s first review the mechanics of the scapulae in relationship to the humerus (upper arm bone) The scapulo-humeral rhythm allows the shoulder to move through its full range of movement and [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )MECA BACK & ABS! A Healthy Solution to Back Pain & Core Strength
Research shows that over 85% of American’s experience low back pain. Typically this is due to pattern overload and sitting at your desk with poor posture….like we all do at times! This poor posture leads to TIGHT Chest Muscles, neck muscles, latissimus dorsi, hip flexors! Since these muscles are tight, the muscles in the opposite side [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Kundalini Yoga..Finding Inner Harmony at YOGACHAI
What is Inner Harmony and what is Kundalini Yoga!!?? I was intriqued by the name. Our dear friends Autumn & Alex are the owners of YOGA CHAI a quaint yoga studio in Adam’s Morgan. My partner and I love checking our their periodic workshops. Their workshops are so unique and enriching. Yoga Chai is also [...]
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