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Training Clients with Communication Disorders | Infographic

Clear communication, and some thoughtful preparation, can make all the difference for clients with visual, auditory or speech impairments.

Training Disabled Clients: Anatomy & Biomechanics | Infographic

Assessing and training clients with physical disabilities requires you to not only understand the ways the body moves but also the ways in which certain conditions restrict and affect movement.

Your Inclusive Fitness Specialist Certificate & Where It Can Take You | Infographic

The fitness industry is a growing field — earning an ACSM/NCHPAD Certified Inclusive Fitness Specialist Certificate will separate you from the competition and give you the tools to assist critically underserved populations.

Setting Client-Centered Goals | Infographic

Trainers tend to be highly motivated go-getters, but it’s important to let your clients take the wheel when setting their goals. Help them navigate, but let them steer.

Training Clients with Nonprogressive Brain Injuries | Infographic

The main nonprogressive brain injuries you’re likely to encounter are stroke, traumatic brain injury and cerebral palsy. Each comes with unique root causes, considerations and outcomes, and clients with different conditions will benefit from different exercise programs.

Training Clients with Cancer | Infographic

Cancer is the No. 2 cause of death in the United States, but physical activity before, during and after a cancer diagnosis has been linked to better health outcomes.

Anaerobic Programming for Clients with Disabilities | Infographic

Anaerobic exercise is a great way to build and maintain muscle. It can also help clients improve some of the functional movements associated with their disability. Here’s how to build a successful anaerobic exercise program.

Goal Setting that Builds Trust and Efficacy | Infographic

Many people have been conditioned to uncritically obey experts and authority figures without listening to their own intuition or desires. Use the “Coach Approach” to help them break out of this limiting paradigm - illustrated in this infographic.

6 Ways to Support Your Clients’ Mental & Physical Well-Being | Tip Sheet

Regular physical activity provides several long-term benefits that can help prevent and treat mental health disorders. Check out these six tips for fitness professionals looking to support their clients' mental well-being developed by the ACSM American Fitness Index.

Building Client Connections with Beautiful Questions | Infographic, Video & Blog

Don’t just focus on what you can teach your client. Learning to ask the right questions — even unexpected ones — can help you collaborate on more nuanced and useful answers. ACSM & Wellcoaches have partnered to help you build meaningful connections with your clients.

Resistance Exercise for Health

Exercise as Medicine for People with a Substance Use Disorder | Infographic

This infographic highlights the key action items identified by the authors of "Exercise as Medicine for People with a Substance Use Disorder: An ACSM Call to Action Statement."