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Dan Stephenson

The Basics of Program Periodization

No matter if you are beginner or a veteran to training, having some type of structure to your training regimen will provide you with better results than to have no structure at all. Whether it be intentional or not, you have likely utilized some form of structure or progression in[…]

Dr. John Rusin

How Important is the Hip Hinge?

Our topic 2-weeks ago on the PPSC Masters course was how to prioritize rebuilding of the primary movement patterns for clients coming off of pain, injuries or time away from the gym. But like you all would have guessed, the hip hinge pattern is kinda a big deal! Not only[…]

Logan Dubé

Level Up Your Coaching – Training the Older Adult

I started this article by digging into a bunch of research and then I realized that we’d already posted an article that covered it really well – thanks to Dr Justin Farnsworth! If you haven’t read it yet, click here. So, now we can talk about how we take that[…]

Jay Ashman

Stress Makes Victims of Us All

Stress makes victims of us all. It is inevitable. There isn’t a single person who won’t feel the effects of stress in some way. It can manifest into disordered habits like sleeping too much, not sleeping enough, eating too little, overeating, drinking, drugs, anxiety, depression, and more. Stress is a[…]

Dr. John Rusin

Do You Have to Lift Heavy to Make Gains?!

PURSUING STRENGTH This is a common question we ALL get as coaches, but the answer is never as easy as YES/NO, as there’s nuances, science and real world applicability to consider. However when it comes to getting into the details with clients, “it depends” is never an acceptable response to[…]

Kevin Mullins

The Truth in the Noise – Evidence Based Learning

Education and learning opportunities are essential to a health and fitness professional’s development. Successful personal trainers, physical therapists, strength coaches, and athletic trainers have learned to utilize a variety of sources for their educational information. In turn, they are better equipped to serve their clients, patients, and athletes throughout a[…]

Christian Guerrero

The Shorthand Guide to Shoulder Training

Training for shoulder health can be complex… Shoulder pain is a common and disabling complaint among many trainees. The reported annual incidence of shoulder pain in primary care is 14.7 per 1000 patients per year, with a lifetime prevalence of up to 70% (all numbers according to a study in[…]

Logan Tasha

Becoming a Better Coach: Unlocking the Client Relationship – Part 2

RECAP FROM PART 1  Learning a heavy dose of content over a weekend is great but if you don’t begin to apply it Monday morning – you’re missing the point.  Create actionable steps to progress your results and relationships week by week Work on Leadership, work on Business, and begin[…]

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