Over the last 24 years, I have trained at least a dozen men who’ve survived a heart attack, and I’d like to share some of my experience with these men, as well as information from medical authorities.
Shay Vasudeva
Shaweta “Shay” Vasudeva, MA (Psychology), MS (Kinesiology), NFPT-CPT, NASM-CPT-CES, THSA-CNT, and Tai Chi & Black Belt Karate Instructor is a teaching professional, speaker, author, coach, and cat lover! Her passion is to help people become the best version of themselves by using an interdisciplinary and holistic approach, bringing 10+ years of experience in Psychology, Personal Fitness Training, Corrective Exercise, Nutritional Coaching, Cranial Sacral Work, and teaching Karate & Tai Chi classes to her business, ShayTheCoach. Shay teaches classes at Maricopa Community College District as an Adjunct Professor. For more information visit her personal webpage: www.shaythecoach.com
Hormesis: The Phenomenon that Promises Personal Training Success 100% of the Time
Personal trainers are much more than just rep-counters. We are tasked with helping motivate people to become healthier and to adopt lifestyles that improve their quality of life. It would be foolish to leave psychological and behavioral variables out of this endeavor....
Blood Pressure and Personal Training Clients: Why We Should Measure It and How
As a certified personal trainer, you may be expected to take blood pressure readings of new clients during an initial assessment. If you have a private studio or work as an independent contractor and you haven't been taking blood pressure readings with new clients,...
Cholesterol: What It Is and How Aerobic Exercise Affects It
While leading an active life is beneficial to overall health, aerobic exercise specifically helps the human body to maintain a healthy cholesterol profile. Before getting into the details of how and why let's cover some basics about cholesterol that personal trainers...
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and Recovery for Athletes
Personal trainers should be well-versed in all cutting-edge treatments related to recovery and general health, especially when such treatments can be utilized by athletes or fitness clients. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, or HBOT, is one such treatment that is becoming...
Exercising with Your Dog
Did you know research shows dog owners get more exercise? Dog owners spent close to 300 minutes each week walking with their dogs, about 200 more minutes of walking than people without dogs. If your fitness clients have canine friends, especially high-energy ones, you...
The Role of Protein Intake in Keto Athletes
Many of your clients and athletes may have realized weight loss success on a ketogenic diet. Others, however, may be struggling to get the correct balance of macronutrients. The ketogenic diet is comprised of high fat, moderate protein, and low carbohydrates. Over the...
Personal Training Client Nutrition: 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Did you know that the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) are updated by the USDA every five years? These guidelines coupled with an intimate understanding of personal training client nutrition can help personal trainers coach their clients toward their health and...
The DEXA Scan: How They Are Helpful for Fitness Clients With or Without Osteoporosis
Many personal trainers wear a health and wellness cap, with interests going far beyond exercise, though it's all interwoven. Osteoporosis and bone fractures are common issues, especially in our aging population. A DEXA scan is a non-invasive test that measures bone...
How to Raise Rates and Retain Clients
As a fit pro, how many times have you needed to raise rates because our rent or lease payment went up, or to accommodate for inflation, or because we’ve needed to simply upgrade equipment? Or perhaps you haven't raised your rates at all! I personally have made plenty...
Progressive Muscle Relaxation for Athletes
Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) is a form of active relaxation, perfect for athletes and personal training clients alike who desire a concrete path into mindfulness and/or purposeful movement. It's also great for athletes who struggle (like I did at first) with...
Chew on This: Why Mastication is Important for Fitness Clients
For most people, the topic of mastication is about as sexy as watching Phoenix grass grow in the summer! But there may be more relevance to this act of chewing as it relates to health and fitness. Let's explore! Why Mastication Is Important Fueling properly and...
Keto Strong: Training the Keto Client
The available research on ketosis doesn't offer a great deal of guidance on how to handle this specific and regimented diet with athletes. We know that ketosis does not diminish athletic performance, it does not deplete glycogen stores compared to carb-loaded...
Ketone Drinks
With ketogenic diets being popular to try but not easy to adhere to diets intended to be used long-term by certain people with medical conditions or certain athletes, products like ketone drinks may convince some that the process will be easier if they drink them. As...
Oriental Medicine Modalities for Athletes
There are several other modalities utilized by Oriental Medicine (OM) and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that can help athletes besides acupuncture. Some of these may be familiar, and probably most of them not: Cupping Moxibustion Gua-sha Tuina TDP/Infrared Lamps...
Fitness Trails
Fitness trails have become a mainstay for personal training exercise programming. I'll be the first to admit I used to make fun of fitness trails. I would joke, "Walk a few inches and then lean against this pole while doing 5 arm circles and 5 leg circles, then walk...
Outdoor Safety Considerations for Personal Trainers Coaching Clients in the Elements
Personal trainers must take into consideration outdoor safety conditions when training their clients outside of the gym setting, especially in harsh climates. Outdoor Safety and Health Considerations 1) Hot weather: While Phoenix is running the highs on the dry heat,...
Turning Client Objections into Opportunities
As fit pros, we've all read the part in the NFPT Personal Trainer manual that advises us on how to overcome client objections, right? If we are successful, we've honed these skills in the field and pivoted away from using the word "objection" and instead, view such...