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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CPT Group Fitness Workout Plans

Embracing the Group Effect

Ingrid Owen |
As group fitness instructors (and hybrid trainers), we know that members join our facilities for various reasons, with the primary reason to improve their fitness and health. Clearly the simplicity of that motivation does not mean it's easy to meet or ...
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CPT Fitness Sports Performance Workout Plans

Understanding Muscle Atrophy: Use It or Lose It

Jerod Langness, NASM-CPT, CES, PES, WLS, Master Trainer |
It is often said, “If you don’t use it, you lose it,” but it is rarely discussed what exactly “it” is. With our bodies being so complex it is important to have an understanding of what occurs when getting in shape and when we start down the ...
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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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Sports Performance Muscles

Fast-Twitch Vs. Slow-Twitch Muscle Fiber Types + Training Tips

Nicole Golden
Nicole Golden |
We train to help our bodies perform tasks better, whether that’s going up stairs, running a marathon, or hitting a maximum deadlift at a powerlifting meet. Whatever your goal is, understanding how muscles work and how to train them can help you design a ...
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CPT

There’s a Personal Training App for That. It’s the EDGE App.

Stacey Penney
Stacey Penney |
A personal training app so powerful, it will change the way you train forever.
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Personal Trainer Marketing

How to Find the Best Exercises Via Social Media

Amanda Vogel, MA |
Fitness instructors and trainers are always looking for new exercise ideas to bring to their fitness classes, and there have never been more options at our fingertips, thanks to social media marketing. Picking up new ideas is as easy as
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Fitness Personal Trainer Marketing

The Next Fit Thing: Ever Had an Idea for a Fitness Tool?

National Academy of Sports Medicine
National Academy of Sports Medicine |
Here’s what happens behind the scenes to bring new ideas to market.
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Fitness Senior Fitness

5 Tips for a Fit and Healthy Brain

Stacey Penney
Stacey Penney |
Keeping our brains healthy is a trending topic that is surely grabbing our attention and the attention of our family, friends and clients. We’re all looking for ways to maintain our brain function and avoid such devastating diseases like Alzheimer’s and ...
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CES Muscles

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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