Category for NFPT CEC articles (continuing education credits) containing information for NFPT-certified personal trainers to earn CECs.
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....
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...
In my previous article, I explored the research surrounding behavioral change and its impact on long-term health and vitality, particularly through Dr. Gabrielle Lyon’s (2023; 2022) Muscle-Centric...
Muscle health is integral to Dr. Gabrielle Lyon’s Muscle-Centric Medicine (MCM) approach, which links physical well-being to an individual’s self-worth and the psychological factors that promote...
In the realm of Muscle-Centric Medicine (MCM), nutrition holds significant importance. As we've previously discussed in this series, skeletal muscle is essential not only for movement but also...
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...
A majority of fitness centers across the country require members to wear closed-toed athletic shoes when lifting weights and engaging in other aerobic-type endeavors. Whether a matter of safety...
