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Example of a Client Training Program

This is an example of a client assessment and program design we created for an elite level volleyball player. All measurement ratings are based on gender (female) and age (20). As certified personal trainers the first thing we do is set up a client assessment followed by a meeting to discuss goals. We encourage the client to make both short-term (1 month) and long-term (6 month) expectations. We then establish the program based on their personal wants and sport specific needs. Read More »

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Health Screening

Heath Screening is the process of tests and measurements to be taken before starting an exercise program, including informed consent. Read More »

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Body Composition

Body composition is used to describe the percentages of the body fat, muscle, and bone mass in the body. Mainly body composition is used to show the relative proportion of fat and fat-free tissue; this is also known as percent body fat. A body composition with elevated fat percentages is often associated with greater health risks; problems such as high blood pressure, type II diabetes, cardiovascular disease, stroke and abnormally high fat content in the blood may occur. Methods such as the use of body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, and skinfold calipers are used to determine body composition. Read More »

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Aerobic Fitness Assessment

Determining aerobic fitness is an essential part of fitness assessment. It provides insight into an individual’s level of cardiovascular fitness by measuring how efficient the heart is at pumping oxygenated blood to the body during exercise. Read More »

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Musculoskeletal Fitness Assessment

Musculoskeletal fitness is an important part of improving athletic performance and maintaining a healthy lifestyle with benefits that include an improved metabolism, fat loss, strong bones, a lower risk of injury and an increased functional independence with age. To create an individualized training program a CSEP certified professional will evaluate musculoskeletal fitness often using the Canadian Physical Activity, Fitness & Lifestyle Approach (CPAFLA). The CPAFLA uses components of muscular endurance, muscular strength and muscular power to assess musculoskeletal fitness.

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Back Health Assessment

Back health is an essential component to composite musculoskeletal fitness. Proper core and back training is essential to keep the body healthy because lower back pain can be both an ailment and a disability. It negatively effects the working population and can decrease life quality. Weakened ligaments, tendons, muscles surrounding the spine, pinched or swollen intervertebral disks, larger waist circumference and low levels of physical activity are factors of poor low back health. Risk factors associated with low back pain are heavy lifting, siting or driving for long periods, poor posture, being overweight or obese, as well as psychological stress and physical inactivity. Flexibility, proper posture, abdominal and back muscle strength, and endurance will improve low back health. Read More »

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