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Paul Hardman
| 04 Feb 2012
First Impressions Last .....
That 1st session with a new client is crucial - showing a professional attitude & the knowledge to make them believe 'Yeah, this guy's gonna get me where I want to be.'
I'm fairly new to personal training (been PT'ing 1 year but have trained for around 10yrs) & was wondering if I could pick your brains, on any advice/ guidance in giving a great 1st session.
Obviously a consultation process has been done & an idea of the client's fitness is known, but I can't help thinking I need to improve that 1st session in order to impress .... there is always room for improvement ...
I usually do 'tests' on the rower (maybe the O'neill test) ... on the treadmill (the Cooper 1.5 mile run test) ... then will assess movement patterns/posture in performing exercises such as squats/lunges/kettlebell swings, then look assess core stability.
Any advice on how I can improve would be greatly appreciated,
Many Thanks.
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Martine Pellegrini Petit
| 01 Feb 2012
Double-jointed?
When in plank position, my client's elbows tend to hyperextend outwards beyond the normal range. It seems like she is double-jointed. Should this be corrected and if yes, how?
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Catherine Onnen
| 31 Jan 2012
Ankle/Lateral Gastrocnemius "Burn" during Balance Exercise
I was wondering why when I do balance exercises on 1 foot with some of my clients (the ones I'm referring to in particular do have tight calves that we foam roll and stretch!) Is this "good" if their lower calf ankle burns during these exercises or does it mean something is compensating?
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mark waggoner
| 30 Jan 2012
Proper Squats for High School Students
What are people's thoughts on proper squats for kids in high school? What is the proper depth? Parallel vs. below parallel?
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Wendy Kearsley
| 30 Jan 2012
Fitness Tests
Hi,
Can you tell me whether the Ergometer bike test and OBLA (Running) test are monitored the same way just on different equipment?
I have a potential client who runs frequently and wants to improve her running time and enter a short race. I was wondering whether I should perform the OBLA test to establish her steady state training zone, can I also work out her V02 max on this test.
I also wonder whether the Cooper 12 minute run test would be the easier option?
Any advice is appreciated. Thank you.
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Catherine Onnen
| 28 Jan 2012
Back Pain during Core Exercises
I have a client, a middle-aged female, who is is good shape! I've been training her for about a year now and we've seen some great results. The only problem I run in to is her complaining of her back "kicking in" during planks and any sort of core work. She sits at a desk pretty much all day, wears high heels and has some lordosis... knowing this, I have her stretch/foam her TFL, stretch her psoas, calves and we do some glute work too. I still haven't been able to get to the bottom of this back pain, though. It doesn't seem to bother her during the day or anything, just during core work. I've had to tilt her pelvis under more, activate her core more, but nothing seems to help. What am I missing?
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Wendy Kearsley
| 26 Jan 2012
High foot arch
Hello again,
Today I had my client on all fours, bending one leg and pushing heel towards the ceiling for glute activation and core engagement. My client's foot was positioned awkwardly, and the more she tried to correct it, the more awkward the angle became.
My client has a high foot arch, overpronates (leans toward the outer foot) and knees fall inwards.
I am doing band squats, lateral lunges, various core work and dynamic warm-up. Should I incorporate golf ball rolls to ease tension under foot plus stretch the gastroc & soleus? My client understands the importance of foot position and general posture and is responding well, hopefully educating and training the CNS to become second nature.
Client is slightly lordotic, 4 months postnatal, so I am performing bridges, at ideal weight and of slim build, so we are working on the cross trainer intervals to improve fitness.
Hamstrings are very tight so I am perfoming weekly PNF stretches hoping to see some improvements on the sit & reach box in a few weeks.
Client also needs fucntional work to pick her baby up, I've incorporated wood chop & ViPR ice skaters with core exercises in between.
How am I doing? I am very much open to your expert advice and always open to constructive criticism.
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Richard Appel
| 25 Jan 2012
Research Q&A
I'm writing a research paper on, How to accomplish good nutrition & fitness lifestyle for the individual. The audience or the main focus for this paper is with the young adults between the ages 25-35 that need to overcome mental defeat before they can achieve phsical fitness. Part of this paper will talk about the different types of mental defeat in young adults. Why mental defeat prevents them from physical fitness. The third question I'm trying to answer is, How young adults overcome what works the best, and were do you start? If any one has or know's any articles, interview, testimony, or any material that would help with this paper please respond. Thank you, Rich
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Luke Fullbrook
| 25 Jan 2012
Caveman/Warrior Training
I have recently started as a PT at a new gym and have decided to get a little bit of member interaction and let people see what I am about by doing a class. I have never done classes before and have only been qualified for a couple of months. I am looking at doing a warrior/caveman style training class but could just do with some ideas on how to structure the class and what exercises would be best.
Is it a case I do stations for 45 secs and get people to move around. Thought of things like tyre flipping, sandbag carrying, bodyweight exercises, but just need a few more ideas. Any help would be greatfully received.
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Wendy Kearsley
| 21 Jan 2012
BP Under Investigation
My client has had medical clearance to exercise. He is 50 and his RHR is below 60. He has played football 3 times pw for many years so is used to and likes to train hard. Again, I like to be diverse, keep the fun element and makes sessions interesting. This client likes to work hard and wants to improve running times. (Although he has a poorly mishaped tibia due to two breakages many years ago. This doesn't cause pain but would clearly need surgery to improve lower leg alignment and appearance - to which he is ignorant.) I have thought about circuit training combining R/T and C/V, I thought about Tabata on a few exercises, he needs pelvic stabilising exercises but I realise static exercises can elevate BP as can most exercises....So how do I make the session fun and varied, testing the client as he likes to work, without compromising his BP? Thanks as always. Wendy
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