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- Methods of Flexibility Training - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2009 from Ralph KlisiewiczEvery one, at one point, has complained of muscle stiffness. Runners often complain about tight hamstrings after long runs. Those working in front of computers for many hours often complain about neck stiffness. Given these observations, it would appear that muscle stiffen is directly related to ...
Views: 13112(2 votes) - Do I Need to Hire a Personal Trainer? - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2009 from Ralph KlisiewiczAs I began working as a personal trainer I found it a bit surprising that there were people who were willing to pay me for guiding them through a workout. I would even be hired by people who were already in relative good shape. Working out seemed to be so intuitive to me, I was involved in ...
Views: 2192(4 votes) - How to Determine if an Exercise is Safe- Your Threshold to Resistance - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2009 from Ralph KlisiewiczExercises in fitness industry are often identified as “safe” or “unsafe”. In reality, however, the same exercise can be safe for one and unsafe for another. Therefore, it is inaccurate to describe one exercise safe and another unsafe. It is the readiness of ones body that determines whether ...
Views: 2124(2 votes) - The True Danger of Refined Sugar and How it Will Impact your Fitness Goals - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2009 from Ralph KlisiewiczSugar: Is it Food or Poison? Refined sugar is ubiquitous in our culture. Simply visiting a local supermarket, one is convinced that the most common ingredient found in our food today is refined sugar. Omitting the obvious sources like candy and soda pop (which usually occupy 2-3 isles), ...
Views: 2031(5 votes) - How to Add Variety to Exercise Program by Manipulating Planes of Motion - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2009 from Ralph KlisiewiczMobility and flexibility are integral part of any personal training program. In order to achieve this, a good personal trainer would ensure that the training routine he/she designs is well balanced. When a training routine is well-balanced, muscle groups and movement chains are equally ...
Views: 1778(2 votes) - How Often Should I Train Wih a Personal Trainer - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2013 from Ralph KlisiewiczOne of a most common questions I get asked is "How often should I see a personal trainer?" There is no simple answer to this question. Some clients can see real benefit from seeing a trainer once a week, while other clients need to see a trainer multiple times during the week in order to see the ...
Views: 1046 - The Strength of the Foot and its Importance in Exercise - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Ralph KlisiewiczI hear many concerns about lower body strength. Whether someone wants to play sports or simply they wants to stay active, most clients want to have a stronger lower body. Hence, personal trainers often create complex lower body training programs utilizing a battery of leg/hip exercises. However, ...
Views: 1024(1 vote) - How to Add Variety to your Exercise Program - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2009 from Ralph KlisiewiczAs we workout we adapt to exercise by getting stronger. After some time, however, the workout no longer yields the same results. At such time, we need to implement a change to a workout routine. This can be achieved through several means, but one that is most commonly used is exercise ...
Views: 1006(3 votes) - Why Lunges are Great - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2013 from Ralph KlisiewiczI was asked once what my favorite exercise was. Initially, I thought this was a silly question since different situations call for different exercises. However, after some thought and further observation of other personal trainers, I realized that the one exercise that I use the most is the ...
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