Amy Ashmore

Learn about new research that suggests that plyometric training can significantly reduce the risk of age-related muscle loss and relieve some of its associated negative effects such as loss of muscle tone, strength and function.

Strong gluteal muscles make quick postural adjustments possible during running and help maintain proper running mechanics, both of which enhance performance and reduce the risk of injury. Learn why conditioning these muscles is critical to success and enjoyment with running and how to build and maintain strength with a few common hip-strengthening exercises.

Military-inspired training methods that use total-body exercises to complete high-volume, low-intensity sessions can be an effective way to build muscle endurance and change body composition for the better. Read on to learn more about how to incorporate this style of training into your exercise program.

Professional Football athletes are some of the fittest people on earth, in part because they use specific resistance-training methods that yield big results fast. Learn how you can design programs for your clients who want to take their training to the next level using three of the most common resistance-training methods most likely to be used inside American Football training rooms.

New research on resistance training shows that some methods are more effective than others for building muscle and decreasing fat. Here are a few tips to optimize your training methods and you’re your clients improve overall body composition.

Intra-set rest periods are a great way to develop muscle strength and power, modify training sessions, and more. Learn how to optimize your workouts.

Everyone feels short on time, so it’s important to maximize the time your clients spend in the gym. Learn how to use foundation lifts, complex training and recovery to help your clients get the most out of their workouts.

Unilateral training is a fun way to add variety to workouts while focusing on more serious issues, such as muscle imbalances and post-rehabilitation training. Learn how to incorporate unilateral training into your clients’ programs with these specific exercises and routines.

High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is a time-efficient way to improve fitness and manage weight. However, when creating high-intensity workouts for your clients, you need to take each individual’s fitness levels into account. Learn how to use a variety of modifications and training methods to make HIIT safe and effective for everyone.

It is widely accepted that combined training adversely impacts strength, but not endurance. Learn research-proven approaches to programming to overcome muscle confusion and achieve strength gains, while not forgetting about cardiovascular and flexibility training.

New research suggests that the key to faster results is to align your workouts with your body’s natural rhythms. Here are five easy tips to personalize your clients’ workouts and get faster results.