The Functional Continuum® represents the understanding that every sound exercise fits along a spectrum. Each provides a specific challenge and adaptation/benefit that, when implemented appropriately is vital to a comprehensive exercise program.
Proper progression is a tough sell. Everybody wants immediate results. However, the effects of poor progression can be severe, far-reaching, and even systemic. Not only do we take progression too lightly, but we're actually conditioned to think that...
Variation is typically considered to be anything and everything that is different – a somewhat haphazard approach. Attempts at being strategic are all too often based upon a magical, misguided, myth-oriented approach designed with only hope of "keeping the body guessing".
The primary difference between Pilates or yoga and traditional strength training is not the apparatus or the philosophy. Yes, the movements and the loads utilized are typically very different. But it is the neurological intention with which the movements are performed that truly separates these activities.
By offering the uncommon Exercise Experience you can develop an uncommonly successful training business. Expand the type of clients with which you can work and provide better solutions for the clients that you have now.
To most trainers choosing the right resistance is simply a matter of grabbing the right dumbbell. In reality the actual amount of a resistance is not that simple.
It's not called "personal" training simply because it's one-on-one. It's supposed to be personalized as well! And personalized training is much more than creative exercise selection and program design.
RTS123 takes the place of RTS Lecture and Practical in 2008
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The CoreP.A.D.™ is now available!
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RTS founder gives keynote addresses at the Annual Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine Symposium.
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