GSSI Presented Webinar Q&A | Internal and External Load Monitoring
Miss the webinar? Access it below along with an opportunity for one CEC. View the webinar One CEC available here Q: How are we conceptualizing “readiness” in this context? Readiness can have a variety of meanings, but in the context of athletic readiness, it’s the return to psychophysiological homeostasis that enables an […]
Technogym HIIT Applications in Chronic Disease Q&A
If you’d like to view the full webinar with an opportunity to earn one CEC, click here Q: Do you have any thoughts on HIIT’s effect on cancer survivorship versus MICT, or can you reference any researchers working in this area? A: I believe there are large trials in prostate cancer and breast cancer ongoing with […]
Hologic DXA Webinar Q&A
Access the webinar recording here Questions regarding other body composition assessment tools: There are many pros and cons to any body composition assessment tool, DXA included. Many of you asked my thoughts about other methods — specifically bioelectric impedance analysis (BIA — InBody), air displacement (BOD POD), 3D scanners such as the SizeStream, and ultrasound […]
Three Cheers for Ambivalence!
One element of the many skills developed as part of a coaching approach is the use of motivational interviewing (MI)(1). MI first emerged as a means of supporting people to manage significant and enduring addictions; however, its efficacy generally in supporting behavioral change is well documented. MI is a collaborative and conversational engagement with the […]
Breathing Your Way toward Mental Clarity
Breathing doesn’t just impact you physically, but mentally as well. This infographic shares breathing exercises to help you or your clients control breathing as a way to improve mental health.
Industry-Presented Q&A: How to Effectively Communicate the Science Behind Performance with your Athletes
Thank you to everyone who attended the March 10, 2022 Gatorade Sports Science Institute webinar on “How to Effectively Communicate the Science Behind Performance With Your Athletes.” Below is a series of follow-up questions and answers provided by presenter Kevin Luhrs. The course is still available here along with 1 CEC. Save up to 50% on […]
How Coaching Works for the Exercise Professional
Wellcoaches created the animated movie How Coaching Works to explain health and well-being coaching when the field was in its infancy. Now with almost 2 million views, the video remains a useful illustration of the best qualities of a helping relationship. Let’s take a look at the psychological underpinnings of the cartoon, which will provide insight into useful […]