For decades the leg extension, squat, leg press and lunge have all been used by general fitness clients, rehab patients and elite athletes alike without much on the side of specific research to help the fitness coach in determining which exercise to use or recommend for a specific goal or need. To understand the concepts and summaries of this article let’s start by taking an in-depth look at the internal components of the knee.
Beverly Hosford
Beverly Hosford, MA teaches anatomy and body awareness using a skeleton named Andy, balloons, play-doh, ribbons, guided visualizations, and corrective exercises. She is an instructor, author, and a business coach for fitness professionals. Learn how to help your clients sleep better with in Bev's NFPT Sleep Coach Program and dive deeper into anatomy in her NFPT Fundamentals of Anatomy Course.
Anterior Tibialis Anatomy Function and Exercise
Identify the location of anterior tibialis and cue ankle and foot exercises more effectively with clients. I hope you are working your clients ankles and feet. The feet are the first part of the body to hit the ground and what happens at the feet doesn't stay at the...
Meniscus Anatomy and Injuries
As a fitness trainer or coach, you will undoubtedly have to create an exercise program around aching knees for many of your clients because a large percent of the world's population has or will have a knee problem. Here are some of the most common injuries that affect...
Grow Your Personal Training Business – Hire Another Trainer
If your personal training schedule is full - or even better - you have a client waiting list - then there's an opportunity for growth. You can raise your rates or bring another trainer into the mix. Even if you aren't full, but have the desire to grow, the advice that...
What to Do When Your Clients are on Vacation
How do you maintain a consistent income when clients are fluctuating on and off your schedule? At any given time during the year, you will have clients who are out of town. This could be over winter break, in the summer or even spring and fall if you personal train...
Dr. Erin Nitschke – Personal Trainer Spotlight
Dr. Erin Nitschke brings a wealth of education, experience, and heart to the fitness industry. We are grateful to have her as part of the NFPT family. Gather wisdom and feel Erin's passion for fitness field from the video and/or blog that follows. Why did you decide...
It is Time to Raise Your Personal Training Prices
Raising prices is scary for many personal trainers. The fear is clients might get angry and quit. Don't be scared. Think through it and handle the change appropriately to be successful. Here's how... You can get over the fear of losing clients by adding up how much...
Everything You Need to Know About Sleep Fitness
Sleep seems intuitive and natural, but it's a huge struggle for many people - even if they don't acknowledge it. Including sleep as part of a multi-dimensional approach to fitness sets you apart as a professional. Making sleep as important as eating and exercise can...
NFPT Live: Would You Make a Good Trainer? – Ep 43
Every fitness professional remembers the moment when the idea of becoming a personal trainer entered their mind. Perhaps you are in that moment right now? Considering the profession, but just not totally sure... In this episode we talked about: You would make a great...
Kegel Exercises are an Important Part of Fitness Programs
Personal trainers would benefit from knowing the value of Kegel exercises for their clients. Kegels are an exercise that strengthens the pelvic floor muscles. Pelvic floor muscles ideally work in harmony with the hips and abdominals as part of the larger movement...
NFPT Live: Places Personal Trainers Work – Ep 41
There are many places for personal trainers to work in the fitness industry. Some are obvious, others are not as clear. Which one is best suited for you? We will share ideas of places to work, but more importantly thoughts on how to approach building a business at...
NFPT Live: Tracking Sleep Fitness with Clients – Ep 40
Asking clients if they got restful sleep before you start a workout with them helps you gauge energy levels for the session. Adequate recovery is essential for exercise progress. It's the yin to the yang. Going beyond a simple question and tracking patterns can be...
IT Band Stretch: A Different Approach to Alleviate Tightness
Instead of stretching the Iliotibial (IT) Band, turn your focus toward the muscles that connect to the IT Band and those that are part of the larger fascial network. The IT Band, also known as the Iliotibial Tract is a collection of tendon and fascia that connects...
NFPT Live: Increasing Body Awareness for Fitness – Ep 39
Body awareness can improve training results, boost sports performance, and decrease the risk of injury. Body awareness is a component of fitness where the mind and the body become more integrated. There are many ways to infuse exercise with body awareness. Join...
Enhancing Facebook Interaction and Relationships
If you are looking to build your personal training business or create a virtual community with your current clients, Facebook is an ideal place to grow relationships online. When promoting yourself on Facebook consider this... Most of us are looking for the same thing...
NFPT Live: How to Make Exercise Enjoyable and Fun – Ep 38
If you're not enjoying your exercise routine you might be doing something wrong. This goes for clients too. They should generally be having fun with fitness. Because there is a lot of potential to enjoy working out when it's programmed properly. In this episode we...
NFPT Live: Tools Trainers Can’t Live Without – Ep 37
Some tools make training more efficient and an already enjoyable fitness career even sweeter. In this show, we share various training non-negotiables - some physical and others strategic. If you have something to add to the list please post it on the Facebook feed so...
NFPT Live: Business Card Basics for Personal Trainers – Ep 36
Technology is on the rise, but business cards still have an important role in the life of any professional. Here's how to design yours, make it stand out, and make the most of using and "trading" it. In this episode we talked about: What needs to be on a...