People with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) already experience difficulty in getting a good night’s rest, but they may also tend to take in less oxygen during waking activities such as exercise, a new study has found. Sleep apnea is a condition that causes the upper...
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More than One Way to Improve Cognitive Function through Exercise
It’s known that exercise makes us feel more mentally alert and sharp at any age. But is it necessary to follow a specific training regimen in order to achieve better cognitive function later in life? A growing body of research suggests that at least for older adults,...
Walking or the Elliptical Machine?
Walking and using the elliptical machine are activities often employed as part of a general fitness program. While they are alike in many respects, it’s important to keep in mind that one might have an edge on the other depending on a client’s state of health and...
Emotional Awareness Could Lead to Healthier Eating Habits, Study Suggests
Placing an emphasis on mindful -- rather than mindless -- eating could lead to healthier eating habits, the authors of a new study suggest. The emotional aspect of eating – though widely recognized – is not as readily studied as some other aspects of human nutrition....
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Assessing & Building Physical Balance
A sense of physical balance is an essential part of everyday life. One consequence of not being able to maintain our balance is a greater risk of fall and injury. For this reason alone, balance training should be a core part of any exercise program. There are several...
Energy Balance in Perspective
“All things in moderation.” This oft-cited phrase is believed to date from ancient times and remains relevant today. Take for example, the principle of energy balance used in diet in exercise that calories in should be in some proportion--depending on one’s fitness...
Exercise Affects Human Genome
We know that exercise has the power to change our outward shape. But the findings of a new study offer insight into how it changes the shape of our inner workings at the genome level and how that could lead to improved health and fitness. The human genome serves as a...
Stop ‘Phubbing’ Your Personal Training Clients!
Just last week we posted an article about texting and tweeting while with your clients. We've come to learn that this is a pretty common practice and the wonderful world of "The Internet" has coined a phrase for this all-too-common travesty: "phubbing". You're...
Utilizing National Running Day as a Personal Trainer
National Running Day is held annually on the first Wednesday in June. It is a day when runners everywhere declare their passion for running. Since 2009, the country's foremost running organizations have worked together to celebrate running with thousands of...
Exercise of the Week: Bicep Concentration Curl (Straight Bar)
Emphasis The primary muscles stressed in this movement are the muscles in the front of your upper arm (biceps brachii - peak). The secondary muscles stressed are muscles in the forearm and the front of your shoulder. Starting Position Grip the bar in the designated...
Two for the (Healthier) Road
The decision to get into better shape is often a highly personal one. But according to the results of a new study, people tend to more successful when starting healthy habits if their partner makes positive changes, too. Anecdotal evidence suggests that having some...
Connective Tissue Training: Strengthening Tendons and Ligaments to Prevent Injury
Personal trainers are well-versed in working muscles, but what about the tendons and ligaments that hold the muscles to each other and to bone? These structures are just as important to consider and program for when training a client; neglecting them can lead to...
Bettering Yourself as a Personal Trainer this New Year
With the New Year comes New Year's Resolutions. They are great opportunities to be introspective about ourselves and our lives. Where can we improve personal? Where can we improve business-wise? How can I become a better 'me'? As a personal trainer, you should be...
Growing Your Personal Training Client-Base in New Ways
As a personal trainer, you need to be aware of all the opportunities that surround you. Especially if you want to be in this business for long. You have to tap into untapped markets to gain new clients, which means you might have to change up your approach. For...
Pure Fit
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Should you Consider a Strength and Conditioning Certification?
Many trainers are working towards (or already have) a Strength and Conditioning Specialist/Coach certification under their belts. Many more trainers do not, however. What is a Strength and Conditioning Specialist? Is it a good investment? Will it further your training...
Why Furthering your Fitness Knowledge and Education is Important
Knowledge on health and fitness has never been more readily available and popular. Almost every employer that offers health insurance will have some sort of health fair, guest speaker or health competition of some kind for the employees. Infomercials on TV, Facebook...