Kyle Stull

Kyle Stull
Kyle Stull, DHSc, MS, LMT, NASM-CPT, CES, PES, NASM Master Instructor, is a faculty instructor for NASM. Kyle is also an Adjunct Professor for Concordia University Chicago.
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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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CES CPT Fitness

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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CPT

Hip Impingement Unhinged: Mobilizing the Hamstrings and Pelvis

Kyle Stull
Kyle Stull |
Personal trainers will likely encounter a client with hip impingement as a training concern. Improve your client’s hip mobility with these stretching and strengthening techniques, plus cueing advice for pelvic positioning.
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CES CPT

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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CES Sports Performance

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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CES CPT Joint Health

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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CES stretching Muscles

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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CES

What is the IT Band? Correcting Common Misconceptions

Kyle Stull
Kyle Stull |
If you were to research IT band problems every day for the next year, there is a good chance you will accumulate over 365 different articles on causes, approaches to treatment, and quick fixes. Many of these articles would explain how the IT band
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CES

A Breakdown of Bicep Tendonitis

Kyle Stull
Kyle Stull |
You've probably heard the term biceps tendonitis as gym members highlight an ache or pain at the front of their shoulder. But what is biceps tendonitis and what can be done to avoid it?
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Fitness

Research in Review: Does a caring fitness staff play a role in member motivation and retention?

Kyle Stull
Kyle Stull |
Simple friendly staff interactions might just be the motivation members need to keep exercising and coming back to your fitness center.
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