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The LPHC, or the lumbo-pelvic-hip complex, is a group of muscles and connective tissues located in the back of the hip joint. These muscles play a crucial role in maintaining stability, balance, balance, and proper movement patterns in the lower body. Understanding and properly training the LPHC can help prevent injuries and improve overall athletic … Read more

NASM SMART goals is an acronym used to help formulate the best fitness and health goals. SMART stands for Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Timely. If you employ each of these steps when you create a goal for yourself or your clients, you give yourself an immediate path towards success. This article details the concept … Read more

The Davies Test is an agility and mobility assessment where the participant holds a plank position and lifts one hand off the floor, attempting to touch the opposite hand as many times as possible in 15 seconds. I’ve used the Davies Test on multiple occasions to test my client’s shoulder stability and agility. As a … Read more

As a NASM-certified trainer and fitness professional with over 12 years of experience using periodization with my clients, here is an overview of the NASM mesocycle system as found in their Optimum Performance Training (OPT) model. After reading this article, you should know what a mesocycle is, and how NASM uses them in their version … Read more