Imagine trying to identify an “illness” about which medical schools never teach. Leaky gut syndrome falls into such a category and as of late, has gotten much attention. Experts have even gone so far as to wonder whether it really exists. According to Dr. Linda A....
Cathleen Kronemer
Cathleen Kronemer is an NFPT CEC writer and a member of the NFPT Certification Council Board. Cathleen is an AFAA-Certified Group Exercise Instructor, NSCA-Certified Personal Trainer, ACE-Certified Health Coach, former competitive bodybuilder and freelance writer. She is employed at the Jewish Community Center in St. Louis, MO. Cathleen has been involved in the fitness industry for over three decades. Feel free to contact her at trainhard@kronemer.com. She welcomes your feedback and your comments!
Conquering Fear of Personal Success: Confronting Self-Sabotage
When we suffer from a fear of success, we often self-sabotage, turning away from the very actions that can propel us forward. By understanding the root of insecurities, redefining our true purpose and shedding the paralyzing negativity, we can triumph over the...
Cracking the Egg Yolk Debate
At only a few inches tall, the humble egg holds surprising nutritional dominance, often touted as the “Gold Standard” of pure protein. From its vitamin content and macronutrient profile to its excellent bioavailability, serious strength trainers have long held the egg...
Exercise Prescription and Healthcare Professionals
Personal trainers hold the power to change lives. We embrace this fulfilling experience time and again by observing how introducing a healthier lifestyle to new clients sets them up for a future rife with possibilities, including improvements in health, energy,...
Metabolic Confusion: Conquering the Carb-Cycling Challenge
Among many of the weight loss approaches that are conceived these days, metabolic confusion has arrived on the scene to provide extra opportunities for personal trainers to explain physiological concepts to their clients.. Metabolic adaptation refers to the means by...
Medically Supervised Use of Weight Loss Drugs: Risk or Reward?
Personal training covers more ground than simply cultivating strength and building endurance. Many clients turn to us for weight-related health problems, and the two-pronged diet-exercise approach often proves highly successful. However, for the client who repeatedly...
What Personal Training Style Gets the Best Results?
Every personal trainer has his or her own personal training style, or typical approach, taken with clients, or perhaps, each trainer takes a different approach with each client based on differing needs and expectations. So how do you know what kind of approach will...
Magnesium and Physical Performance
Magnesium, zinc, and chromium are mineral elements required in modest amounts to maintain health and optimize physiologic function. For very active persons, such as personal training clients and other athletes, adequate amounts of these micronutrients are needed in...
BCAAs: Paradoxical Effect on Metabolism
Can a diet rich in Branched-Chain Amino Acids, or BCAAs, provide benefit or inflict harm with regard to stabilizing insulin levels? If the answer is the latter, would that place BCAAs in the category of “causative agents” or simply “red flag portents” of insulin...
Are the Dietary Guidelines Sugar-Coated?
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently issued fresh guidelines regarding dietary intake. As of the end of December 2020, however, the individuals charged with such decisions had rejected a...
Downhill Running: Tame the Force, Perfect the Form
Downhill running demands a huge effort on the actions of eccentric muscle tissue. As a result, such runners often suffer from lower limb muscle damage. Prolonged exposure to downhill training as a runner’s sole workout can result in injury as well as overall...
Molecular Magic: Behind-the-Scenes Benefits of Exercise
Clients often inquire about the value of a short workout when schedules and commitments must take precedence over their usual training session. After finding out the individual’s goals, I like to underscore the importance of doing something, however briefly, is always...
Cinnamon: More Than Just a Flavor to Savor
Cinnamon tops the list of most widely consumed spices the world over. It gained popularity not only for the rich, aromatic flavor it adds to all manner of recipes but also for its potential to mitigate an abundance of health issues. Professionals seem encouraged, so...
Reaching the Summit with Climbing Training
With some sports-specific training for rugged climbing, trainers can help ensure their clients ascend greater heights. Learn which body parts to prioritize, and the best exercise choices, and send your clients to the top by programming climbing training. Lofty Goals I...
Menopause and Exercise: Training the Change
Menopause is the time frame following a year-long cessation of a woman’s menstrual cycle. Perimenopause, not nearly as easy to recognize, refers to the few years leading up to menopause, when the female body begins to experience hormonal flux and accompanying...
Qiqong: May the Life Force Be with You
Tai Chi, the well-known and widely-practiced exercise hailing from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), is a great introduction to its lesser-known, ancient cousin, Qigong (Pronounced, chee-gung). Learn about the benefits this mindful discipline can offer for balanced...
The Epsom Salt Soak: Healing or Hype?
After a particularly strenuous workout, individuals often seek relief in a hot bath infused with Epsom salts. While the effectiveness of such a soak remains largely anecdotal, experts agree that it certainly can’t hurt! So what information can you trust about Epsom...
Fitness Trackers and “Techorexia”
Today’s “gym attire” extends well beyond the latest in designer Lycra clothing. Wearable technology encircles the wrists of a number of personal training clients and fitness enthusiasts seeking to improve their health, endurance, muscle mass, or running speed....