Do you have an Open-Mind?
Do you have a willingness to learn? (Yes, you are reading this article.)
The Mary Lou Report: A Case Study in Parkinson’s Disease Physical Rehabilitation in Combination with Ketogenic Diet
Current clinical literature is painfully lacking information regarding the efficacy of either physical rehabilitation or dietary intervention in the pathology of Parkinson’s Disease. The information in this article will pertain to the successes of a client under my supervision who has been following my training program for one year.
Yoga: A Recipe For Combating Osteoporosis & Osteoarthritis
Two leading health concerns for senior citizens — osteoporosis (porous bones) and osteoarthritis (inflammation of the joints) – can be safely addressed by a yoga practice in which alignment and weight-bearing poses are practiced along with a gentle flow from pose to pose.
Why Every Personal Trainer Should Teach Group Exercise
If I were to tell you that there was an endless supply of potential clients in a gym that would ask you to train them, would you take advantage of it? This endless supply of clients does exist in every gym and health club, but the willingness of every trainer to jump on-board doesn’t.
Sometimes Wrong, Often in Doubt
In personalized medicine, uncertainty is the rule, not the exception.
Member Spotlight: Mary Ludlow, Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach in El Segundo, CA
Mary has 20 years of experience in the industry, and has worked with many populations with ages ranging from 30s to 80s. She specializes in hip and knee strengthening post-PT/surgery.
The Science of Fueling for Performance
As a sports dietitian, I rely on the research of exercise physiologists and sports scientists who study the best ways for competitive athletes to fuel their bodies to optimize their performance.
Autism & Exercise: Persistence not Perfection
Over the last 12 years I have given hundreds of presentations to the autism community. From my first presentation till now, my message has been the same: Exercise needs to be a part of the daily routine for individuals with autism. However, merely saying that does not always connect with each person in the audience.
Exhale and Leave It Behind: 4 Ways to Stay Healthy After Work!
Have you ever had one of those days when you counted every second until work ended? The only thing on your mind was heading straight home to put on your most comfy lounge clothes, pouring yourself a tall glass of wine and watching one of your favorite evening shows while cuddled up to your favorite blanket?