Training Philosophy
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Wednesday, April 14th, 2010No matter how often you remind clients that they have to allow enough time to warm-up before starting a session, too many of them still stroll in a few minutes before the start of their session. The responsible personal trainer will take time out of the session to properly prepare the client for what’s to [...]
Deck of Cards Workout
Wednesday, April 7th, 2010You can get a great workout using nothing more than a standard deck of cards and some basic rules. Using the Power of Random Order – that’s an original term! – the deck of cards workout provides a challenging workout for clients of all ability and fitness levels without needing to use any equipment.
Include Balance Training in Your Sessions
Wednesday, March 31st, 2010Clients of all ages and ability levels will benefit from performing balance drills. Whether you train athletes, seniors, gym rats, weekend warriors, the unathletic or any other possible category of client, balance training is invaluable.
Have High Expectations For Your Clients
Wednesday, March 24th, 2010Personal trainers should strive to get the most out their clients and not let any preconceived notions about a client, or the client’s own misgivings about their ability, affect the expectations and goals that you have for them.
Hang Clean Coaching Points
Wednesday, March 17th, 2010The hang clean is an incredibly effective exercise and clients of all ages and ability levels will benefit from learning and performing this movement. All personal trainers and strength coaches should be well familiar with the hang clean coaching points.
Do Your Training Sessions Have a Purpose?
Wednesday, March 10th, 2010Training sessions should not just move clients through a progression of machines or exercises without a plan or goal. Personal trainers need to design and conduct sessions that improve function by emphasizing movement skills.
Mixed Distance Shuttle Runs
Wednesday, February 10th, 2010Mixed distance shuttle runs are a great way to condition team sport athletes. Field hockey, lacrosse, soccer, football, basketball and other team sport athletes will benefit from running , mixed distance shuttle runs with a proper work-to-rest ratio.
You Must Evolve as a Personal Trainer
Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010A successful personal trainer must constantly engage clients physically and mentally in order for them to improve their fitness level. However, personal trainers must continue to challenge themselves – physically and mentally – in order to evolve professionally.
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