CES American Fitness Magazine

Exercises for the Midfoot and Heel: Smart Corrective Steps

Kyle Stull
Kyle Stull |
Proper assessment and training of the foot musculature are vital to optimal health . Given that the feet are our foundation and interact with our environment daily, it affects the whole body if they hurt. The American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society ...
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What is Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS)?

Kyle Stull
Kyle Stull |
What is thoracic outlet syndrome? Are there assessments that personal trainers can consider to identify it, and can corrective exercise programming help?
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The Problem with the Hamstring Problem

Kyle Stull
Kyle Stull |
Hamstrings are arguably one of the most talked about muscle groups, as well as the most researched, stretched, and injured. While there is a wealth of information about hamstring injury prevention and treatment, hamstring injuries are still
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Exercise Programming for Hip Replacement

Kyle Stull
Kyle Stull |
Having a client with hip replacements may seem like a daunting prospect, but in most cases the new hips function just as well as biological hips. Research suggests that 25% of the population will
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Joint Hypermobility: The Shoulder

Kyle Stull
Kyle Stull |
Everyone is quick to talk about “tightness.” The calves are tight; the hip flexors are tight; the low-back is tight; the shoulders and the neck are tight. It’s true that many people are tight and restricted, but what about those that have too much ...
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Addressing Overactive Hip Flexors with Corrective Exercise

Andrew Mills
Andrew Mills |
For many Corrective Exercise Professionals, working with individuals with tight/overactive hip flexors is a common occurrence. Learning to properly assess and address overactive hip flexors is a powerful skill in helping today’s client move more ...
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The Places You’ll Go! Taking Personal Training to Amazing Places

National Academy of Sports Medicine
National Academy of Sports Medicine |
Your training can help take your clients to some amazing places. Meet trainers who work with oil-rig workers, elite combat units, and astronauts, and get their advice on building your career beyond the typical gym environment.
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The Piriformis: Is it really tight? Really?

Kyle Stull
Kyle Stull |
Most clients, and exercise experts alike, use the term “tight” to indicate that a muscle or other form of contractile tissue is shorter than it should be. After being in the fitness industry for more than 15 years, I've heard the phrase “my piriformis is ...
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The Workday Boost! Beat a Desk-bound Posture with this Workout!

National Academy of Sports Medicine
National Academy of Sports Medicine |
Desk-bound employees can develop a hunched posture that saps energy and strength. Here’s a safe-for-the-office routine that can help. For many people, nine-hour workdays are the minimum—and lunch breaks are short or taken at the desk. Even if the person ...
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Exercises for Pitcher's Elbow

Ken Miller
Ken Miller |
Major League Baseball history was made in 1974. It wasn’t made by a World Series deciding play at the plate or even a record breaking event. History was made off the field when
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