Naomi Smith | 13 May 2013

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Quad Pain

Hi, i have two clients in my group fitness class that are reasonably new to the active lifestyle... they are experiencing a sharp pain in their Quads starting at their knee and up to their hip area.. I have given them a range of stretches to do, Quad stretch, Hip Flexor and also stretching of the hamstrings and groin. The main pain is associated with running and lunges. Both can squat with minimal pain... Being a new PT this is all a learning curve for me.
Am i doing something wrong for 2 clients to have the same pain? have i instructed them to do the correct stretching?
Thanks in advance.

Naomi Smith | 13 May 2013

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Posterior Knee Pain

Hi, I have a client in my group fitness class that is getting Posterior Knee pain... She has informed me that this has been an ongoing issue. (she has only just started training with me) and that swelling can also occur.
What would you recommend, what exercises should i avoid with associated pain?
Many Thanks

Lee Hall | 07 May 2013

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difficult marketing situation

Hi all,
I'm currently trying to start a class, I also work shifts, as a result the days the classes are held are not on the same day each week, I have put the up coming dates on the flyers etc so potential clients have plenty of notice of upcoming class dates.
At the moment it is falling flat, could this be the cause ,has anyone else had this problem and found a way to over come this? At the moment it has taken a big skid and I'm running out of ideas!!!!
Any help at all would be much appreciated
many thanks in advance.
Lee

Mark Hayes | 02 May 2013

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jam sandwhich

One of my clients i am PTing for wants to know haw many cals are in a jam sandwhich. please could anyone help me and give me the low down of the full nutritional value of a jam sandwhich. She eats her sarnies whith white bread and butter.

christopher fennell | 26 Apr 2013

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insanity..good for burning fat or weight loss??

insanity?? is it good for burning fat?? or weight loss

Josh Denton | 25 Apr 2013

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General

Hey guys,
I am trying to update my own certifications and delete old ones for my profile and I cannot figure out how or where to go to do this. Please Help!!!

SARAH THORNTON | 23 Apr 2013

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Fitness assessment software

Hi,
I'm looking into fitness assessment software. Does anyone know of a good, affordable one?
Thanks,
Sarah

Neil Childress | 18 Apr 2013

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Workshop/Cert

Hey all, like most fitness professionals I am always looking to expand my knowledge and learn new things. I have been doing a lot of research on workshops and certifications in my area, and am a bit overwhelmed, as many of you have probably experienced.

If you had to recommend one training (workshop/cert) that was/is most beneficial, what would it be? I'm open to all areas, as the corporate site that I work at has many avenues. I greatly appreciate any feedback!

Lee Hall | 17 Apr 2013

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toning up

Hi All

I have client who wants to tone up, although she is in great shape already (fairly low fat level)
For a programme for her to take away to do at the gym her self I was thinking along the line 3 blocks of 10min cardio between 2 circuits of 3x resist and 1 circuit of 3 core over a 2-3 way split , or full body training day.She is cabin crew so does shift and may not be able to do some gym days which may cause problem with volume of training during the week. Other option I was thinking was more resistance than the first but maybe still have blocks of 4 exercise worked as a circuit but with a minute etc of burpees (or along the line of) before another block of 4 resistance exercise, and have it as a full body workout, or 2 way split if she has the time.
Seems to be pros and cons for both, one has limited number of resistance (2 x blocks of 3 resist exercises),
Or stick to a more traditional programme with interval cardio before resistance and vary it time to time with post and pre exhaust, GVT etc.
Sessions when she is with me would be kettlebell circuits with perhaps some pad work to warm up to start.
Any help on which road to go down, that might be best would be great.
Many thanks in advance

Lee

Alison Ball | 10 Apr 2013

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Need program for immobile Lats and Pecs

I am a brand new PT, and my first client Neil, a fit 49 year old, has just had a huge benign tumor removed from the muscles just below his left scapula and front pectorals. The tumor was enmeshed between his ribs and muscles under the scapula. The muscles that have been cut are his Serratus posterior and intercostals , some infraspinatus, teres major, lats, and also his pectorals in front. Part the tendon attached to his subscapular muscle was also cut. The program I give him must be careful to isolate this whole area.

Neil has clearance from his doctor (he is also a doctor) as from next week to do some exercise but to be careful not to move his left shoulder or pectorals.
He was very fit before the op, and says he would like to train his legs, glutes and abdominals

I will see him twice a week for 45 mins and would like to hand him a program for another 2 days of the week.
I saw Niel at the gym yesterday and he was happily spinning on the recumbent bicycle with his arm strapped up.
Can anyone advise on a suitable exercise program?

Many thanks, Alison, Cape Town