When Stretching a Tight Muscle Doesn’t Work – A Look at the Gastrocnemius & Soleus
As personal trainers, certain teachings become so ingrained that we rarely question them. One such principle is: “If it’s tight,…
Debunking the Tight Hip Flexor Myth: Understanding the Modified Thomas Test
Are Your Clients Really Dealing with Tight Hip Flexors or an Anterior Pelvic Tilt? It’s a common narrative: hours spent…
The Core Ratios: The Personal Trainers Guide To Assessing & Programming For The Core
Introduction A key component of training stability and control for movement and sports is understanding the strength ratios around the…
Why We Should Consider Adding Hip Hitching To Our Clients Programmes
Why You Should Add Hip Hitching to Your Clients’ Programmes Incorporating hip hitching into your clients’ training can benefit both…
Personal Trainers & Periodisation: What Is It and Why Should We Be Using it?
What Exactly Is Periodisation Training? Periodisation is the systematic planning of athletic or physical training. It involves cycling various aspects…
The Evolution of Functional Training
Article Synopsis This article examines how the needs of personal training clients have evolved in recent years, and subsequently, how…