Fitness Track
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Controversial Exercises
Although fitness enthusiasts, coaches and martial arts instructors have been doing their favorite exercises for years, the new science of…
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Dynamic Strength Assessments
Last month, we discussed the three-minute step test to determine heart recovery rates. Remember that this test is to be…
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Are Your New Students Ready to Step Up to a New Exercise Program?
Last month, we discussed implementing a health screening evaluation for your new students. When they sign up for classes, have…
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Implementing a Student Health History
In this column, we have talked about how to modify a variety of exercise to reduce the chance of injury…
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Controversial Exercises, Part 6
In this series of columns, I’ve addressed the topic of so-called controversial exercises that many martial arts instructors have been…
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Controversial Exercises, Part 5
If you’ve been a martial artist for very long, then you know that many of the “old-timers” seem to have…
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Controversial Exercises, Part 4
There has been a long-running dispute among the “experts” about certain exercises used in many fitness workout routines. Some say…
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Static Stretching Do's and Don'ts
Last month we talked about the differences between ballistic (bounce) stretching and static (slow) stretching. Bouncing is not a good…
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Controversial Exercises, Part 3
I want to reiterate that most people can do these exercises with no problems. Since modern research has proven that…
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Controversial Exercises, Part 2
Recent research has shown some exercises that martial artists routinely perform carry an increased risk of injury. Remember that any…
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