Hip Adduction/Abduction (Plus Internal/External Rotation) – A Guide for Personal Trainers
The Importance of Frontal Plane Training Frontal plane training is critically underrated! It plays a vital role in enhancing pelvic…
Understanding Neuromuscular Exercise: A Comprehensive Guide
Introduction Neuromuscular exercise may sound complex, but it’s simpler than you think. This blog will demystify the biomechanics behind neuromuscular…
The Deadlift: A Comprehensive Guide
The Deadlift: A Comprehensive Guide The deadlift is a fundamental strength exercise with significant real-life applications in bending and lifting.…
Did You Know….some people have 6 Quadricep Muscles?
Did You Know Some People Have Six Quadriceps Muscles? The human body is full of surprises, and the cadaver labs…
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…