Fitness Professionals – Page 54

The 3 Phases of Increased Motivation

Eric Chessen, M.S./6 March 2017/ All MFN blog/

“Okay, I have some Dynamax balls, some resistance bands, a few Sandballs, what do you want to try first?” This is usually my first question after I’ve met a new athlete and I begin the PAC Profile assessment. I want to know if there is any particular piece of equipment or movement pattern that they gravitate towards. Yes I want to optimize squatting patterns and trunk stability, and that will occur over time with patience and consistency. The objective within the first few sessions is developing an amiable repoire with the athlete and introducing new activities.

Tai Chi and Brain Health

Dianne Bailey/3 March 2017/ All MFN blog/

Tai Chi is an exercise modality that lots of people talk about and yet, few truly understand what it is and how it can help you and your clients.

Motivation Versus Commitment, Who Wins?

Laticia Jackson/27 February 2017/ All MFN blog/

If you’ve ever set a fitness or weight loss goal and didn’t reach your desired outcome, you might have believed it was due to a lack of motivation. If this is the case, I’d like to challenge you to re-think motivation was the reason you didn’t arrive at your determined destination.

Why can’t a person with Osteopenia flex the spine?

Sherri Betz/24 February 2017/ All MFN blog/

Regarding the difference between osteoporosis and osteopenia: Basically we must assume that if the person has osteopenia of the lumbar spine that they may very likely have osteoporosis of the thoracic spine.

How is Maximum Heart Rate (MHR) Determined?

Sally Edwards/22 February 2017/ All MFN blog/

There are two common ways to measure the individual Maximum Heart Rate, or MHR. One way is to estimate MHR in either an all out effort or with sub-max testing protocols. The second more erroneous way is to assess MHR for the individual by using one of the many formulas from population averages.

Sports Med Insights: Low Back Exercise Risk vs Reward

Dr. David Cruz/20 February 2017/ All MFN blog/

The economic impact of low back pain (LBP) is greater than $100 billion per year and causes more disability globally than any other condition. It is the most common cause of activity limitation in adults aged 45 and younger and only second to arthritis in people aged 45 to 65.

New Study Shows Geri-Fit Improved Balance for those 65+

Francesca Fisher/19 February 2017/ All MFN blog/

A new study published earlier this week in Clinical Interventions in Aging reported that older adults age 65+ that participated in the Geri-Fit top tier evidence-based health promotion program…

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Just what are the best exercises for healthy bones?

Sherri Betz/17 February 2017/ All MFN blog/

An article just came out last month in the NY Times on The Best Exercises for Healthy Bones. It was interesting to say the least. The writer suggested that hopping was the best exercise to build bone but gave no context or guidelines …

The Benefits of Exercise for Individuals with Autism

Eric Chessen, M.S./13 February 2017/ All MFN blog/

Seriously, what aren’t the benefits of fitness for the autism population? As human beings, we all need to move for optimal health and development. Last I checked (approximately four minutes ago), individuals with autism and related disorders were, in fact, human beings. When discussing the inherent benefits of exercise, certainly there are physical, behavioral, and cognitive areas of ability that can receive a boost in quality.