3 Reasons Why Certified Exercise Professionals Matter
The human body was made to move. Each week our information-heavy, tech-savvy, but problematically sedentary culture provides more creative ...
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Diagnosis vs Assessment
This article was written by Michelle Berg, NAIT PFT, Provincial Fitness Unit program coordinator, and first appeared in ...
Read full storyWhat you should ask about certifications
‘Twas time for my annual physical, and as I was sitting waiting for my Doctor to enter the room ...
Read full storyThe Body - the most important vehicle you own
The days of kicking the tires to assess a new car may be long gone, but we all still ...
Read full story16 ways to get fit outside
Article written by Michelle Berg, AFLCA Group Exercise and Resistance Trainer with mind/body and portable equipment accreditations, Read full story
Should you bare it all to run better?
Article written by Michelle Berg, AFLCA Group Exercise and Resistance Trainer with mind/body and portable equipment accreditations, Read full story
Magical Tapes and Bracelets: Kinesiotape and Hologram Bracelets
written by Lorraine G. Glass, MSc, CSE{-CEP, NASM-CES and PES _This article originally appeared in the ...
Read full storyWeekend Warrior Beware: "Uncle Rhabdo" is no laughing matter
Exertion-related rhabdomyolysis—aka “rhabdo” —is a condition that is becoming a concern among the general public with the ...
Read full storyLifelong Activity the Key to Aging Well
It has long been understood that physical activity can help mitigate the destructive effects of aging on our muscles. ...
Read full storyKettlebells. Ancient Russian Workout Wisdom, or Just Another Fad?
They’re simple, heavy spheres with handles. They’re portable and affordable. They have a mysterious past shrouded in the mystique ...
Read full storyWho Can Register on Fitdirectory.ca?
Fitdirectory.ca lists currently certified exercise professionals in Alberta whose qualifications have met provincial and national standards. Being a ...
Read full storyNew Perspective on Strength Training for Runners
Training with heavy weights or explosive motions may intuitively have less in common with the demands of running, but, ...
Read full storyWhole Grains
People are often confused about the differences between foods labelled as whole wheat or whole grain. This article explains some of ...
Read full storyThe Five Ws For Fitness Assessments
What is a fitness assessment? A fitness assessment is the screening and assessment of any individual for exercise guidance and/or readiness. Fitness assessments are ...
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