Brian Sutton

Brian Sutton
Brian Sutton, MA, MS, CSCS, NASM-CPT, CES, PES, is a 20-year veteran in the health and fitness industry, working as a personal trainer, author, and content manager. He’s earned an MA in Sport Management from the University of San Francisco, an MS in Exercise Science from the California University of Pennsylvania, and several certifications from NASM and NSCA. He’s was an adjunct faculty member for California University Pennsylvania (2010-2018) teaching graduate-level courses in Corrective Exercise, Performance Enhancement, and Health and Fitness and currently serves as a Content and Production Manager for NASM.

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A Practical Approach to Training the Muscle Synergies

Brian Sutton
Brian Sutton April 25, 2018 0
Muscles don’t work alone to create movement. They work together in synergies to create coordinated movements. Here we’ll identify the four muscle subsystems, discover how these synergies work together, and how to select exercises for developing optimal ...
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Injury Prevention Strategies for Figure Skating

Brian Sutton
Brian Sutton January 31, 2018 0
Figure skaters are grace and skill on ice. These athletes’ determination, athleticism, and work ethic cannot be overstated, as the sport of competitive figure skating is both physically and mentally demanding. It is through undeniable grit, dedication, ...
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Sports Performance Training for Hockey

Brian Sutton
Brian Sutton January 24, 2018 0
Hockey is arguably the quintessential competitive sport of the cold weather season. Here we'll discuss the unique demands of ice hockey and how sports performance professionals can safely and effectively implement conditioning programs to maximize an ...
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The Scientific Rationale for Incorporating Olympic Weightlifting to Enhance Sports Performance

Brian Sutton
Brian Sutton January 10, 2018 0
Olympic lifts and their variations have long been used as a strengthening technique to enhance sports performance.
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Understanding Childhood Obesity

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Brian Sutton June 14, 2017 0
A growing epidemic facing the next generation of Americans is childhood obesity. This epidemic will have lasting effects on health, wellbeing, and rising healthcare costs. In fact, childhood obesity has roughly tripled over the past 30 years (1). Experts ...
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Preparing for a Golf Event

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Brian Sutton March 28, 2017 0
Today’s typical golfer faces many challenges. Not only are golf courses becoming longer and more difficult, but today’s golfer is actually
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Sports Performance Testing and Evaluation: The Whole Team Approach

Brian Sutton
Brian Sutton July 17, 2014 0
Introduction Conducting a comprehensive fitness evaluation for an athlete can be a complicated process, and is even more complicated when working with an entire team of athletes. Selecting the appropriate health-risk, physiological, and performance ...
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Relaxation Techniques for the Holiday Season

Brian Sutton
Brian Sutton December 12, 2013 0
The holiday season is supposed to be a time for joy, peace, love and caring for one another.  However, stress is often times a big component as people flock to the mall to find the perfect gift, agonize over cooking a perfect holiday meal and worry about ...
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Shoulder Pain Prevention

Brian Sutton
Brian Sutton November 22, 2013 1
Is shoulder pain stopping you from playing your favorite sport or achieving your personal fitness goals?
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Exertional Rhabdomyolysis-Risk Factors and Preventative Measures

Brian Sutton
Brian Sutton October 19, 2012 0
Are your athletes or clients at risk for exertional rhabdomyolysis? Risk factors include if they are new to exercise, deconditioned, or are exercising in hot and humid conditions, combined with intense physical training. Discover a variety of ...
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