Adaptation was a key theme while navigating the impacts of the pandemic. This adaptation was a necessity related to various aspects of daily life such […]
Category: Exercise Science
The Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) Scale Explained
In a world of limitless fitness tech options and gadgets, is it still valid to judge the intensity of your workout based on how it […]
Everything You Need to Know About Muscle Memory
You may have heard the term ‘muscle memory’ to describe the ability to remember movements, or maybe to describe the ability to quickly regain muscle […]
How to Grow the Often-Stubborn Muscle Group
Anyone who has ever tried to get more muscle definition in their calves knows that it can sometimes be a tough task. Training your calves […]
Supporting Fitness Clients Through Lapses and Relapses
As a health and exercise professional, you may already be comfortable with the notion that relapse is common. Perhaps you have regularly witnessed your clients […]
Exercising with a Face Covering: Safety Do’s and Don’ts
By Len Kravitz, PhD, Zachary Mang, MS, Juliet St. Germain, BS, and Cedric X. Bryant, PhD. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC 2020) […]
COVID-19 Considerations for Fitness
The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recently published a Call to Action Statement on COVID-19 Considerations for Sports and Physical Activity. Here is what […]
“Exercise for Only 11 Minutes a Day!” — A Case Study in Misrepresenting the Science
You may have seen a lot of headlines in recent weeks touting the fact that people need to perform only 11 minutes of exercise each […]
WHO Releases New Guidelines on Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior
The World Health Organization (WHO) recently released their 2020 guidelines on physical activity and sedentary behavior. Globally, many adults and adolescents do not meet recommendations […]