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  • RUNNING BACKWARD

Running Backward: The Advantages to Retro-Running

By Cathleen Kronemer|December 16th, 2021|2022 June Self Test, CEC Articles, Sport Specific Training, Training Concepts|

Clients who incorporate running into their workout programs may get burned out from the sheer monotony. Retro-running, or running backward, can interject some variety, whether [...]

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Indoor Rowing for Fitness Clients

By Dave Frost|December 14th, 2021|Exercise Programming, Sport Specific Training|

Advances in technology and publicity have added to a growing awareness of the superb stamina and strength activity via the notoriety of "ERG" CrossFit workouts [...]

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7 Lifts to Include In a Soccer Players Program

By Ethan Mathis|August 12th, 2021|Exercise Programming, Sport Specific Training|

Yesterday's blog addressed the specific approaches personal trainers can take for programming periodization for soccer players. Now that you're familiar with the how, let's talk [...]

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Soccer Programming for Athletes

By Ethan Mathis|August 11th, 2021|Sport Specific Training|

For soccer players, building strength is a key part of improving and being successful in their sport. In fact, the importance of strength in the [...]

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Top 5 Agility Drills for Soccer Players

By Ethan Mathis|July 14th, 2021|Exercise Programming, Sport Specific Training|

Soccer is a game that is heavily reliant on the ability to change positions quickly and efficiently. Since the game is not a unidirectional sport, [...]

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Developing Martial Arts Fighter Skills

By GuestAuthor|July 13th, 2021|Exercise Programming, Sport Specific Training, Training Concepts|

Personal trainers may encounter a vast array of clients with even more varied backgrounds and skillsets. At some point, a martial art practitioner may solicit [...]

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Tips for Combining Strength and Cycling

By GuestAuthor|June 24th, 2021|Exercise Programming, Sport Specific Training|

Combining two seemingly different workouts may appear daunting to some fitness clients at first glance, but for cyclists who want to go beyond speed, strength [...]

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Fitness World Records

By Andrew Gavigan|June 15th, 2021|Misc, Sport Specific Training|

Great workout programming usually consists of a fair amount of foundational strength and mobility practices mixed with a bit of challenging exercise. For clients who [...]

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Ground Reaction Force and Running Form

By Kellen Nyemb|May 14th, 2021|Assessments, Sport Specific Training|

Running is a popular form of exercise and an effective way for our clients to boost cardiovascular fitness. However, it is associated with a higher [...]

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Mighty Warriors of Muay Thai

By Cathleen Kronemer|April 27th, 2021|Exercise Programming, Injury Prevention and Treatment, Sport Specific Training|

The ancient martial art of Muay Thai, practiced the world over, definitely qualifies as a most intense exercise experience. Learn what this powerful sport entails, [...]

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