May 2, 2017 · Learn about the two most basic underlying structural components of the body, Golgi tendon organs and muscle spindles, and how they work together.

Sep 28, 2017 · Foam rollers are an effective method of reducing tension and increasing muscle length for either a pre-workout warm-up or post-exercise active recovery. While your clients may be less …

The performance boost from increased muscle temperature can be enhanced when the warm-up closely resembles the activity to follow. For clients preparing for strength training, this means using lighter …

Using a foam roller for myofascial release can reduce muscle tension, which can help lengthen a muscle, but this is a short-term change in the architecture of the tissue. For best results, it is …

Learn the science of hypertrophy—why mechanical tension matters most, how metabolic stress supports gains, and how to program sets, reps, rest and recovery for muscle growth.

ACE dietitian Dominique Adair answers questions on fibermaxxing, protein needs for muscle and aging, and alcohol’s health and cancer risks.

Fortunately, there is a considerable amount of research available to determine the best way to train your clients for maximal muscle growth. Here’s what the science says and a sample program to get you …

In addition to storing potential energy when a muscle is lengthened, proprioceptors like the muscle spindles sense the length change and communicate with the motor units to create the necessary …

Creatine use has a long and somewhat checkered past, but today, creatine supplementation is recognized as an effective and safe way to enhance strength, power and exercise capacity, not to …

Evidence-based balance and strength strategies to prevent falls in older adult clients—designed for exercise professionals.