Tag Archives: Personal Training

Concussion Prevention in Middle and High School Athletes

Posted on April 5, 2009 by emily501

Finally, it appears the medical and sports performance field is taking the issue of concussions seriously and not making it a badge of honor amongst athletes and their peers. Having a concussion is no joke as essentially your brain, which essentially floats inside your skull, is banged/concussed against your skull with these being some of the possible effects: headaches, nausea, loss of motor control/coordination and loss of short term memory. Continue reading →

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Importance of Core Strength for Athletic Performance

Posted on April 5, 2009 by emily501

Basically, the core is fundamental to all body movement. Whether you realize it or not, you hardly make a movement without engaging your core whether it be walking up the stairs or bending down to pick something up. Your core is involved, providing you with balance and stability. The strength, or weakness, or your core will dictate how easy or difficult these movements are. Continue reading →

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Finding a Qualified Trainer

Posted on March 30, 2009 by emily501

With anywhere between 40 and 400 trainer certification programs flooding the market, it can be difficult differentiating a good trainer from a bad, and under qualified, one. Continue reading →

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