ALMOST 80 % OF AUSTRALIAN ADULTS SUFFER FROM LIFE-LONG LOWER BACK PAIN . THAT ’ S A LOT OF IBUPROFEN !
and release session that I order them to do once to twice a week on their own . We start with releasing the plantar fascia by standing on massage balls or battle rope and then move up the calves , hamstrings , quads , glutes and lats using a foam roller or a myofascial release stick . Thoracic rotation drills help maintain the upper body fluidity .
If your existing clients are heading to the snow this winter , you can easily implement these sport-specific drills into their programs to make them better prepared for a great time on the slopes . Snow sports are a very different type of activity due to the nature of the equipment and terrain , so it ’ s important to prepare accordingly in order to minimise the risk of injury . Just remember that clients are going on ski holidays , so keep their snow training fun !
Releasing the plantar fascia
Guillaume ‘ Gee ’ Tual is a Sydney-based movement and snow sport conditioning specialist with over 15 years ’ experience in the ski industry . As a personal trainer and Animal Flow instructor , he trains his clients to be better movers and maximise their time on the snow . peakmovement . com . au
Thoracic rotation
ALMOST 80 % OF AUSTRALIAN ADULTS SUFFER FROM LIFE-LONG LOWER BACK PAIN . THAT ’ S A LOT OF IBUPROFEN !
And with the number of adults suffering from chronic pain projected to almost double by 2050 , it ’ s never been more important for personal trainers to understand how to help clients move correctly and without pain . Australian Fitness Network has partnered with one of the world ’ s foremost experts in musculoskeletal assessment and corrective exercise , Justin Price , to bring you The BioMechanics Method Corrective Exercise Trainer Certification .
LEARN HOW TO :
• Safely conduct postural assessments
• Design corrective exercise programs that will alleviate pain caused by common musculoskeletal imbalances
• Develop effective client communication strategies that can be applied to clients experiencing pain .
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