Goal setting – 80% method
by Cassie Hovey
Goal setting and using the 80% method
Category: Exercise
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and Exercise
by Cassie Hovey
Polycystic ovary syndrome affects 5-10% of 18-44-year-old females. An exercise physiologist is commonly sought for advice regarding exercise in relation to Polycystic ovary syndrome and related health conditions. I want to discuss exercise and its benefits related to a PCOS diagnosis.
Tennis Elbow – Part 2
by Cassie Hovey
If you are here, I am assuming you have read the previous blog on tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis and here to read part 2. Your symptoms have been reduced, or those exercises previously mentioned are too easy, and you are now ready to take the next step.
Ankle Sprain
by Cassie Hovey
Ankle sprains are incredibly common and the rehabilitation protocol is often stopped once running is resumed if at all. I want to show you some easy exercises that can be implemented after an ankle sprain or ways to avoid a sprain all together.
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Abdominal fat and 6-packs
by Cassie Hovey
Have you been working on your core strength? Can you plank for 5 minutes or do 100 crunches but do not have well-defined abdominals? Maybe you do crunches for the simple fact of reducing abdominal fat?
How do I find the right resistance in exercise?
by Cassie Hovey
Often when working with individuals and designing programs, I am asked to specify what resistance they should lift and for how many sets and reps. Developing exercise programs and issuing planned sets and reps is one thing, deciding the correct resistance will come down to the individual, and many various factors such as strength, exercise history, technique, and confidence.
Resistance Exercise for Females
by Cassie Hovey
Strength training will NOT make you “bulky”. Let’s dig deeper.