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Anthony Carey is a nationally recognized biomechanist and corrective exercise specialist offering a variety of educational and training materials and programs designed to teach you the fundamentals of corrective exercise. Learning these exercise techniques will enable you to expand your business, work with special populations dealing with musculoskeletal issues and ultimately allow you to help more people improve their health and wellness and reduce their pain.


Corrective Exercises for Powerful Change II DVDCorrective Exercise II DVD

Anthony Carey, brings you Corrective Exercises for Powerful Change II.  After the incredible success of Carey’s first DVD: Corrective Exercises for Powerful Change, there was clearly a need to share more of the remarkable exercises that Carey utilizes to help people from all over the world function and feel better.

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Corrective Exercise for Powerful Change DVD


This DVD features a series of unique corrective exercises drawn from Anthony Carey's 14-plus years of clinical experience. Watch as Anthony shows you exactly how to perform each exercise and shares detailed and scientific explanations. 

 

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Know Thy Pelvis:  Assessment and Function for Exercise Prescription DVD

The pelvis is the mechanical center of the body and THE link in the kinetic Pelvis DVD cover
change connecting the upper and lower halves of the body.  Pelvic alignment and joint function can have more mechanical influence over the rest of the body than any other structure.  Understanding the consequences of pelvic misalignment can assist the trainer, therapist or coach in developing the most effective exercise programs without reinforcing structural and movement compensations. 

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Functional Anatomy-Myofascial Slings DVD
Anthony Carey IDEA World
This DVD was filmed during a live session from IDEA World 2008 in Las Vegas.  It is a combination lecture and workshop. This same presentation was also given at IDEA Fitness Fusion in 2008 to rave reviews.

Functional training is guessing without understanding functional anatomy. Myofascial slings are windows into a deeper appreciation of true anatomical function. They are literally the link in connecting the interdependent parts of the body. This DVD will help you understand what a myofascial sling is, what they do and how they relate to functional movement patterns for more effective program design.  Send us an email and we'll be happy to email you a PDF of the session handout with your purchase of this DVD.

Approximate running time 1 hour and 43 minutes. 

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 What the Hips Lack...Hurts the Back DVD

This DVD was filmed during a live session from IDEA World 2008 in Las Vegas.  It is a combination lecture and workshop

Limitations and dysfunctions of the hip joint result in a transfer of responsibility to the lumbar spine. The lumbar spine is not designed to work the way the hips do, and the outcome is often low-back pain. 85% of all adults will experience low-back pain, and recognizing the contribution of the hips is key to long-term function and prevention.  This DVD covers common lower back pain issues, assessments and intervention strategies for the hips and lumbar spine.  Send us an email and we'll be happy to email you a PDF of the session handout with your purchase of this DVD. 

Approximate running time 1 hour and 27 minutes. 

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The Movement Triad DVDAnthony Carey IDEA Trainer Institute

This DVD was filmed during a live session from 2009 IDEA Personal Trainer Institute.  It is a combination lecture and workshop. 

 All movements of the body (including exercise) have three primary components: physiological, biomechanical and neurological. It is critical to understand and consider these three components with each and every exercise. Programs that emphasize one component only may have adverse effects on the outcome of a client’s progress. In fact, this narrow approach can be potentially dangerous to a client or athlete.

This recording of a live workshop from IDEA's 2009 Personal Trainer Institute places special attention on the typically overlooked neurological component of the triad and particularly the motor learning side of movement.  Anthony takes this sometimes confusing subject matter and turns it into a fun and engaging learning experience.  

Send us an email and we'll be happy to email you a PDF of the session handout with your purchase of this DVD. 

Approximate running time 2 hours 41 minutes. 

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Corrective Exercise Design:  Eliminating the Guesswork DVDAnthony Carey IDEA Personal Trainer Institute

This DVD was filmed during a pre conference event that Anthony co-presented with his good friend Justin Price M.A. at the 2009 IDEA Personal Trainer Institute.  It is a combination lecture and workshop. 

The process of assessing and correcting imbalances can sometimes seem like a daunting task. There is currently so much information on the topic that it is hard to know where to begin. This 5-hour, practical DVD will provide trainers with a structured approach to conducting static and dynamic assessments as well as corrective exercise design that will improve client function and quality of movement.

You will learn:
• The right questions to ask when a client is in pain
• How to perform a visual and hands-on assessment of the entire body
• How to design and implement a successful corrective exercise program

Anthony and Justin alternate presenting sections throughout the event. 
Approximate running time 6 hours and 10 minutes.  

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The Core-Tex™-"the evolution in revolution"Core-Tex

The Core-Tex™ is literally a revolutionary device.  It is the only piece of equipment in the world that rotates, translates and tilts all at the same time.  It provides a superior environment for rehabilitation, training for function and training for sport.  It's small footprint makes it ideal for home or professional use. 

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Before the Core: 3 Part Article Series
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This 3-part article series challenges the current use and application of
"core" exercises and the motor learning opportunity that is lost.  With the way some trainers approach core training, you would think it cures cancer. 

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 Relationships and Referrals: A Personal Trainer's Guide to Doing Business with the Medical Community

 

There is a tremendous need for fitness professionals to be prepared for the ever expanding market of post rehabilitation and medical exercise.  This book provides the road map you’ll need to work in cooperation with the medical community. 

  

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 The Pain Free Program: A Proven Method to Relieve Back, Neck, Shoulder and Joint Pain


This easy-to-read book will help you understand the root cause of your clients’ pain and provide you with a series of step-by-step illustrated exercise programs you can teach your clients to help eliminate their pain.

  

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 Exercise Props

 

Function First provides exercise props designed specifically for use with our corrective exercises. These props will help ensure your clients are performing the corrective exercises properly so they gain the most benefit from them.

  

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 ACE Movement By Design Workshop on DVD
 

The two-day Movement By Design workshop is now available on DVD.  Produced in conjunction with the American Council on Exercise (ACE), this product is available on ACE's web site. Use the link below to get complete details and to purchase.

 

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The TRX

The TRX is one of my favorite pieces of exercise equipment.  I've got them in my studio and at home.  Click on the link below to get to purchase the TRX or any of their great videos directly from the company that makes it.

TRX Suspension Trainer: Train Like the Pros.

 

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