In my previous posts, I outlined how hot and humid climates increase the rate of dehydration during exercise. I also provided strategies to maintain proper fluid balance in these conditions. I would now like to explore the concept of heat acclimation and methods to overcome and adapt to hot environments. Heat acclimation can be defined […]
Read MoreIn my previous post, I outlined how hot and humid climates increase the rate of dehydration during exercise, as well as at rest. Although replenishment and maintenance of fluid balance is integral in maintaining homeostasis, content of fluids are of equal importance. During moderate to intense exercise, carbohydrates become a primary contributor to energy production […]
Read MorePost-rehabilitation (PR) clients require diligent and scrupulous program design. This population is often deconditioned, consequently decreasing the margin of error and increasing the risk of re-injury. Thus, training requires a sound pragmatic and theoretical approach. Conscientiousness of my clients’ training environment is also part of risk management. I would like to explore the concepts of […]
Read MoreCardiovascular disease is a prevalent condition in Western society. Research suggests that carbohydrates, especially refined sources, are associated with the aforementioned malady in addition to obesity, insulin resistance, and type 2 diabetes (Pereira, Almeida, Alfenas, & Cassia, 2014). As high as 50% of total daily calories come from refined carbohydrates in the standard American diet, […]
Read MoreCommunication can be broadly defined as the process of using words, signs, or behaviors to express information or to express ideas, feelings, etc., to someone else (Communication, 2014). However, communication can be ineffective if the listener does not comprehend what is being communicated. Thus, communication does not necessitate understanding, though it is the intention. In […]
Read MorePost-rehabilitation (PR) clients require diligent and scrupulous program design. This population is often deconditioned and weak, decreasing the available margin of error and increasing the risk of re-injury. Thus, program development and the pursuit of best practice should be grounded in pragmatic and evidence-based approaches. In the following sections, I would like to explore evidence-based […]
Read MoreCeliac disease (CD) can be defined as an inherited autoimmune disease estimated to affect 1 out of every 133 asymptomatic people (Gaillard, 2016). Individuals with CD who consume gluten (a protein found in wheat, rye, barley, and their derivatives) damage absorptive villi of the duodenum, leading to malabsorbtion of important nutrients (Gaill ard, 2016). Non-celiac […]
Read MoreTriplett, Williams, McHenry, and Doscher (2009) stated that a lack of proper education can expose the employee to litigation, and the client to harm.In the following post, this author would like to explore factors, which affect the professionalism, efficaciousness, and credibility of the exercise profession. Ultimately, the aforementioned factors will be used as a platform […]
Read MoreIn this author’s last several posts, Vladimir Janda’s upper crossed syndrome (UCS) was explored, in addition to its relationship with the chronic musculoskeletal pain cycle (CMPC) (Page, Lardner, & Frank, 2010). Furthermore, stability and mobility restrictions, two central constituents of UCS, were covered as it related to the thoracic and scapular regions. Finally, methods were […]
Read MoreThe scope of this author’s post is intended to address lumbar spine instability via corrective exercise and reinforcement interventions. However, it is essential to acknowledge and address the influence of distal regions (upper crossed syndrome and lower crossed syndrome) and their influence on proximal regions such as the lumbar spine, by way of regional interdependence […]
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