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The sport of cycling can be as challenging as the rider wants it to be. Meeting that challenge means developing power in the prime lower-body movers, particularly the quads and glutes, while creating balanced strength in the supporting muscles. It ...
Sports Performance Workout Plans
Here’s how to help your clients enjoy every pedal stroke.
If you are a strength and conditioning coach, every client can benefit from improved agility and quickness, whether they are a grandmother chasing after her young grandchildren, an obstacle-course enthusiast, or an aspiring triathlete. “SAQ develops ...
CPT Fitness Sports Performance
The NASM Performance Enhancement Specialization (NASM-PES) was developed to teach fitness professionals how to elevate an athlete’s training to achieve noticeable results while also decreasing the chance for injury. When working with athletes, the most ...
NASM and AFAA reaffirmed their commitment as a world leader in fitness education and certification solutions by partnering with the Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement (WAM) in their efforts to change the future of all minds. This summit, focusing on women’s ...
Halloween is just around the corner, which means just one thing, copious amounts of sugar-loaded treats void of any real nutritional value—the splurge that is all in the spirit of Halloween. But is it worth the results you and your clients have worked so ...
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Exercise can improve the quality of life of those with Alzheimer’s disease—and even slow its progression. Here’s expert insight on motivating and managing clients with early onset and later stages.
The changing of seasons can bring about the onset of colds, viruses, and even flus. Much like working out with covid, there are a lot of questions to consider when working out while sick. Some of these illnesses can last several weeks, sidelining your ...
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CPT Fitness Sports Performance
For fitness professionals who work with athletes, understanding the specific developmental needs of a given athlete is crucial to enhancing their overall athletic capabilities. One of the major components for improving this is the development of speed, ...
