Educational Books for Personal Trainers

PTCS introduces three mini books for personal trainers examining the shoulder, knee and spine.
 

“Understanding the Nuts and Bolts of the Shoulder” ©

Understanding the Nuts and Bolts of the Shoulder:
A scientific and functional approach for the personal trainer

This unique book provides a clear and concise education of the anatomy of the shoulder, functional anatomy and the biomechanics of shoulder movement. The book delves into the importance of the core, and goes into extensive detail covering dysfunctions of the shoulder & surgeries with training recommendations based uniquely on science. Throughout the book, evidence based literature is listed in various sections reinforcing the science behind the movement. Foundation of neuromuscular training and scapular training is highlighted with dynamic exercises you can teach your clients’. The book concludes with human movement training, the importance of and understanding of periodization training and sport specific training with over 100 pictures to refer to.

Testimonials

As a practicing personal trainer with 25 years experience, I found Chris Gellert’s book on the shoulder to be very thorough. The flow of the book gives the student a clear and precise understanding of the anatomy of the shoulder first, followed by the functionality of the anatomy of the shoulder and then the biomechanics before even going into the pathologies and rehabilitations. I have found in my years in the industry that most trainers’ do not understand the importance of core training. Mr. Gellar addresses this importance providing a clear understanding as to why it is important and how it should be implemented into an exercise regime.

The book goes into great detail in regards to dysfunctions of the shoulder, overtraining, muscle imbalances and how to restore balance of the body and shoulder to prevent injury and/or weakening of the joint. He also addresses the surgery, the rehabilitation with time frames on transitioning the client back to exercise. This is valuable information for personal trainer so that they know how to progress a clients’ training, when to stop and when they need to talk to an allied health professional.

The book concludes with functional strengthening exercises, the importance of periodization training and sport specific training and how to design a successful training program that is safe and effective. I have had the pleasure to see him present at conferences, attend his continuing education courses and read his home study courses. I consider him to be one of the best educators I have had the privilege to work with. His extensive knowledge, continued passion to learn and for his work is an asset to the world of health, fitness and wellness.

Wendy Kelly, CPT, CMT
Wendy is the CEO of Living Balance, Inc., a personal training and massage studio dedicated to improving the wellness of clients. She recently completed her training as a massage therapist graduating with honors and will begin her studies towards becoming a Physician Assistant.

“The Essence of the Spine Lumbo Pelvic Stabilization” ©

The Essence of Spine & Lumbo Pelvic Stabilization:
A scientific and functional approach for the personal trainer

Previous educational books have reviewed the spine. However, this is the first educational book of its kind. With over 175+ pages of concise and extensive detailed information on the anatomy of the spine, spinal musculature, and functional anatomy to produce daily/sport specific movement is analyzed. The Biomechanics of how spinal movement occurs as it relates to human movement is extensively explained with pictures. Postural vs. Phasic muscles are reviewed and extensive detail covers common dysfunctions of the Spine & Surgeries with training recommendations based uniquely on science. Throughout the book, evidence based literature is listed in various sections reinforcing the science behind the movement. Foundation and explanation of neuromuscular training, and core strengthening is highlighted with over 100 dynamic exercises you can teach your clients’ are illustrated. The book concludes with an extensive review of the foundation of Periodization training/sport specific training, and how to improve an athlete’s performance with detailed pictures.

“Understanding the Nuts and Bolts of the Knee” ©

Understanding the Nuts and Bolts of the Knee:
A scientific and functional approach for the personal trainer

This is the first educational book of its kind with over 200+ pages of concise and detailed information on the anatomy of the knee, functional anatomy and the biomechanics of knee movement. The book delves extensively into how normal gait occurs accompanied by common gait deviations. Extensive detail covers common dysfunctions of the knee & surgeries with training recommendations based uniquely on science. Throughout the book, evidence based literature is listed in various sections reinforcing the science behind the movement. Foundation of neuromuscular training, and core strengthening is highlighted with over 60 dynamic exercises you can teach your clients’. The book concludes with human movement training vs. functional strengthening, exercise mechanics, and an extensive review of the foundation of periodization training/sport specific training, and how to improve an athlete’s performance accompanied uniquely with detailed pictures.

Testimonials

Overall Chris did a great job providing content that proves relevant to personal trainers’ seeking to learn more about the knee providing scientific with practical information about the knee, injury and training for the lower extremities. He also included additional material on the chapters of Core Stabilization Training, Periodization and Sport Specific Training.

I found the content to be fluid, easy to read, sequential in nature and thought he did a very good job explaining medical information in a practical sense that trainers’ can immediately use with their clients.’

Orlando Crance, CSCS, CPT, USAW
Orlando is a practicing personal trainer with extensive experience in the field of personal training and is presently pursuing a Master’s degree in exercise physiology
to further his academic and practical knowledge.

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I read through and reviewed the book and thought it was awesome!
It contained invaluable information and was full of knowledge and details that I think trainers would not only find useful but extremely helpful and applicable.

Stephanie Harris, CPT, Advanced Personal Trainer
Stephanie is a practicing personal trainer with extensive experience with advanced credentials who trains all populations, particular post-rehabilitative clients. She is an avid reader and dedicated both academically and personally to empowering herself and her clients.