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Recognizing the Signs, Symptoms of Overtraining
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Roy Stevenson,
January 2009
Fitness professionals should recognize the signs and symptoms of overtraining, and help clients to recover from it, or prevent it in the first place.
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Racquetball Courts Converted to Climbing Gyms and Group Cycling Studios
By
Paul Steinbach,
December 2008
Dormant racquetball courts are easily transformed into bustling climbing gyms, group cycling studios and other alternative fitness spaces.
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Research/Science Update: "Stretching" the Truth
By
Roy Stevenson,
November 2008
You've got questions. Should clients stretch before and after exercise? Does stretching improve sports and fitness performance and reduce injuries? Researchers may have the answers.
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Advances in Tracking Heart Rates Can Improve Clients' Workouts
By
Stephen A. Black,
October 2008
Advances in tracking heart rate and power can improve clients' workouts.
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Tips for Inspecting, Ordering and Storing Your Locker Room Amenities
By
Anne B. McDonnell,
September 2008
Don't overlook the small stuff when maintaining your fitness center. Follow these tips for inspecting, ordering and storing your locker room amenities, and your members will be clean and happy.
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Pilates Can Be Beneficial in Variety of Rehab Settings
By
Moira Merrithew,
September 2008
Pilates, with its focus on body awareness and proper alignment, can be beneficial in a variety of rehab settings, including exercise for older adults and those recovering from sports injuries.
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Research Update: Protein and Body Composition
By
Wayne L. Westcott, William F. Martin, Rita La Rosa Loud and Susan Stoddard,
May 2008
A new study shows the benefits of ingesting protein after a workout for increasing muscle mass and strength.
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Research Update: Getting to the Core
By
Stephen Holt,
February 2008
Studies have challenged common conceptions about core training.
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The Psychology of Sports Injury
By
Barbara A. Brehm,
January 2008
Working with injured athletes takes patience, knowledge and understanding.
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Fit for Sport?
By
Guy Brown,
June 2007
Advances in sports training for professional athletes have created a lucrative market for fitness centers. By offering sport-specific training, facilities can offer training to athletes of all ages and abilities.
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