Category Archives: KINESIOLOGISTS.CA

Answers from BCRPA regarding the 8 practicum hours required for the group fitness certification prior to the Group Fitness ICE.  Here is a link to the BCRPA Scope of Practice documentation: Click Here QUESTION: What style of class constitutes a BCRPA … Continue reading →

A recent study in the Journal of Affective Disorders “Does ceasing exercise induce depressive symptoms? A systematic review of experimental trials including immunological and neurogenic markers” by Morgan, Julie A. et al. (Journal of Affective Disorders , Volume 234 , 180 – … Continue reading →

Check out this study by Gomes et al. (2018) which found greater strength development and muscle growth when training each muscle 6 times per week compared to 3 times per week!   Although it was only an 8 week study, research … Continue reading →

Do the Hamstrings Work During a Back Squat? A Research‑Backed Look at Squat Biomechanics For years, I’ve taught that the hamstrings contribute very little to the back squat from a biomechanical perspective. Many lifters assume the squat is a major … Continue reading →

QUESTION:  A new BCRPA group fitness instructor, working at a local Rec Centre, was told the only person who could sign off on their 8 hour resume for group fitness was a BCRPA TFL.  The TFL would also need to be … Continue reading →

Walking Speed Predicts Life Expectancy of Older Adults Baby boomers who keep up the pace as they age are likely to outlive those who slow down. This is a good read:  https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/walking-speed-survival/ And here are a few examples: Grandma Hazel and … Continue reading →

Would you like to teach abroad or in another province? BCRPA registration – recognized and/or transferable internationally? Did you know that your BCRPA registration is recognized and transferable internationally through their affiliation with the National Fitness Leadership Alliance (NFLA) of Canada and … Continue reading →

Reliability of Thoracic Spine Rotation Range-of-Motion Measurements in Healthy Adults J Athl Train. 2012 Jan-Feb; 47(1): 52–60. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3418115/ Conclusions: All techniques had good reliability and low levels of measurement error. The seated rotation, bar in front, and lumbar-locked rotation tests … Continue reading →

Annual Survey of Worldwide Fitness Trends Definition of Trend: a general development or change in a situation or in the way that people are behaving. After 6 weeks, 4,133 responses were received, which represents a return rate of 4%.  Here … Continue reading →