Inversions have many benefits when incorporated into a workout. Some are easily performed while others take lots of practice. There are many fitness enthusiasts challenging themselves to learn handstands, which are an inversion. The benefits of doing inversions vary...
Personal trainers and clients work together to improve the clients’ fitness level. Sometimes they work together for a few sessions and sometimes they work together for years. How does it get started? Why does someone hire a trainer in the first place?Once someone...
Clients usually want to keep up with exercise in between training sessions. While no equipment is required to get a good workout, having a few transportable ones can add some oomph to the workouts. Which ones are must-haves?Transportable equipment is useful because...
Get the inside scoop on trainer secrets for exercise success and pass it on to your clients!Personal trainers love exercise. Or at least they should! It is our passion, way of life, and our work. Non-fitness professionals may not feel the same enthusiasm about...
Do you only train one-on-one or do you also offer small group training sessions? Here are a few pros and cons to consider when deciding to incorporate tandem or small group training options to your clients. Pros for Small Group Training More Money As a trainer, you...
Twisting movements are a way to engage the core muscles by utilizing rotational forces in the horizontal plane, but they can also improve coordination and integration of movement systems. While twists are not for everyone, they can be a great option for many fitness...
Exercise sliders, or sometimes called gliders, may appear underwhelming, perhaps overlooked on the gym racks, but are surprisingly versatile. This simple, lightweight duo can revolutionize the way you exercise when added to your own workout or training routine. What...
Why would a trainer hire a trainer? Not to work for him or her, but to be coached in the same way we train our clients. June is Professional Wellness Month. As we embrace the health and wellness industry, fitness in our lives, and our training world during this month,...
Sometimes gyms close temporarily and a plan to reopen can bring a sense of assurance as well as serve as an opportunity for improvement. During the pandemic, we have watched as our gyms had to close for an undetermined length of time. Some states are beginning to open...
Whether you’re looking to include a warm-up, cool-down, or incorporate cardio in your training sessions, here’s a quick rundown on cardio machines. Add variety by switching them up, include short bursts of intensity and shred off the calories. By introducing your...
I remember a conversation I had with a bar owner a few years ago. I was in the bar for research purposes only, of course. The bar had been around for decades with barstools filled mostly by regulars. I was covering a story on the bar’s 50th anniversary celebration for...
Positivity is paramount in our daily lives. See the glass half full. Make lemonade with lemons. All that good stuff…happy thoughts. It can be found, if not created, in your workout world. I had a fellow gym-goer make the comment that she wished she could enjoy...
Most of the time we have different types of clients who are easy to work with, who try their best. There are many personality traits and different views on exercise, so intentions will vary. Sometimes you might come across a client who’s somewhat of a grouch or...
There’s more to getting a grip than just getting your act together. Strengthening grip is important in the fitness world, and often doesn't get the attention it deserves; it can make a big difference for training success. Your hand has approximately 34 muscles in the...
Sweating is our body’s natural cooling system. It keeps our temperature in check working on an automatic internal thermostat. Think of our pores as the permanent filters in the body system providing the opening for sweat to be released. Is there more to sweating than...
Valentine’s Day is approaching and love is in the air. Love yourself. Love someone else. Either way, you can use exercise as your elixir. Instead of rewarding yourself or a loved one with sweet treats and chocolates, try some comforting exercises as you count down the...
I’m often asked what brand of exercise shoe I prefer. While I’m loyal to ASICS, I know plenty of fans of Brooks, Adidas, Puma, Nike, and so many more. Choosing proper footwear is really about preference and individual comfort since we all have different feet and...
The holidays get crazy busy with hectic schedules. Clients stay on the run with holiday shopping, parties, and festivities. Maybe folks don’t eat like they normally do, surrounded by gingerbread, cookies, and candy canes. And they probably don’t allow enough time for...