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What are the stages of progression?
The principle of progression says that you must gradually increase the workload in your exercise routine for improvement to continue. Most stages of progression include initial conditioning, improvement and maintenance stages. What is the initial conditioning stage of progression? This stage typically lasts for about the first six weeks of…
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What are the basic elements of exercise programme design?
Although exercise programmes are individualised for each client, there are basic and fundamental elements to all exercise programme design. These fundamental elements include mode, intensity, duration, frequency and progression. Mode To encourage physiological changes in the body – such as body composition and bone strength – many expert personal trainers…
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Why is it vital to stay fit for longevity?
Have you ever heard the saying “You are what you eat”? In other words, if you don’t eat healthily and cleanly you won’t end up being healthy. The same holds true for exercise as well as fitness. The more you do exercises, the fitter it is that you’ll end up…
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What fitness trends can be seen among millennials?
The world moves faster than ever before. Trends are shifting at a faster rate than they did five years ago. Fitness trends are not different. ‘Millennials’ – according to data from Oxford Living Dictionaries – are those individuals who became adults in the early 21st century. This means that someone…
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What is the mind-muscle connection?
While weight-lifting is seen by many individuals to be strictly physical training, there are many important psychological aspects to it.  In years gone by, many bodybuilders supported the value of implementing a “mind-muscle connection” while performing strength and resistance training. Remaining focused in the gym isn’t always easy as some…
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Proper squat techniques as taught by personal trainers
One of the greatest exercises for you, whether you’re trying to build muscle or lose weight (or both) HAS to be the squat. However, it’s also an exercise which we see nearly EVERYBODY does incorrectly. Squats are one of the staple exercises that everyone out there should be able to…
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What a personal trainer can explain about plyometric training
The term ‘plyometric movements’ refers to movements that are quick and explosive. These exercises start with a muscle-lengthening (eccentric) act which is immediately followed up with a muscle-shortening (concentric) act. Plyometric training includes the usage of these plyometric movements in order to increase your speed and strength, in other words…
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How personal trainers teach proper lunge form
Lunges are a classic exercise. It is possible to do lunges anywhere and the positive effects of these exercises can be seen quickly in the form of shapely, toned legs and backside. If you’re planning on incorporating lunges into your fitness routine ensure that you’re not doing more harm than…
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The Different Facets of Sports Conditioning
Sports conditioning coaches are some of the most valuable professionals in the world of fitness. They are responsible for a lot of the achievements of professional athletes. But beyond that, they also see to their safety, performance and nutrition, just to name a few. Many athletes entrust not only their…
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What a personal trainer can explain about pain management
In days gone by, medical experts used to prescribe bed rest for back pain in addition to other chronic pain conditions. However, studies have made the finding that people who exercise and stay flexible are able to manage their pain much better as opposed to those who don’t. Exercise is…
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