When we speak of designing safe and effective workouts for a client who has never set foot in a fitness center, we face many more challenges than simply the choice of exercises. Embarking on a...
Creating an effective exercise routine for any client who falls into the category of “special populations” requires an in-depth understanding of the unique challenges and needs of each group....
Beta-alanine, a non-essential amino acid naturally produced in the body, also ranks as one of the most highly sought-after supplements among serious athletes. Prudent marketing efforts have...
The human body derives energy from food in order to fuel exercise movement as well as every essential bodily function. As ingeniously created machines, our bodies can manufacture energy in a variety...
Do you really need to train women based on their menstrual cycle phase? Personal trainers should be well-versed in the effects of the menstrual cycle on women's exercise performance. Women...
Is exercise variety key to progress?As new personal trainers, we often think a completely new workout with a wide exercise variety is what our clients want. We want to seem relevant and...
Routines represent more than just a series of repetitive actions in which we engage on a daily basis. They form the backbone of a balanced and productive existence. By incorporating routines into...
Decades of research on what defines success in terms of adherence to a medication schedule revealed a multitude of factors. This same social-behavioral science research can apply to individuals who...
As we discussed in a recent article, the advent of fitness-related wearable technology seems to have exploded. Taking this a step further, some tech companies have devised ways of tapping into the...
We all recall the images and stories surrounding fitness pioneer Jack LaLanne. In his day, staying fit focused almost solely upon movement, muscle mass and clean nutrition. While these remain...
