I recently attended a mat workshop and the presenter demonstrated exercises that I was told were “contra-indicated”. Has the industry changed that much?
Yes and No! Yes, the industry has changed and will continue to change – we are a dynamic industry! And…. No, the exercises weren’t (at least for the most part) “forbidden” and then allowed. With the onset of personal training and a variety of new training methods entering our industry, we must be open minded to other disciplines and their approaches. The bottom line is as it always was – consider the risk, the benefit and the population – then decide for yourself! Consider these exercises to be on a “double rating scale” where benefit is considered and weighed against risk. The intended population must also be carefully considered. If the risk outweighs the benefit for your population – select another exercise that will provide the same results! _____________________________________________________________________________ Q: How do I get this job or that job – I want to do what you do….. A: I get questions all the time about how I got in the position I have in the fitness industry. Wel
