Category for NFPT CEC articles (continuing education credits) containing information for NFPT-certified personal trainers to earn CECs.
As fitness professionals we need to be aware of the deleterious effect hormones, that are often unknown or undiscussed, may have on a client’s workout. The majority of personal trainers cultivate...
Personal trainers working with young athletes can strongly influence whether or not the child’s future gets monopolized by training and competing, literally defining his or her formative years. The...
Growing muscles and gaining strength are not necessarily achieved by the same means. Strength is the foundation of everyday acts of athleticism, as well as all fitness-related activities and...
Exercise is known to have numerous neuroprotective and cognitive benefits, affecting domains from memory to learning processes. In a society where one new case of age-related dementia is detected...
There seem to be conflicting opinions about what's most important to grow muscles: the intake of protein or total calories. Personal trainers should know that the answer is complex and shouldn't...
The effects of diabetes may be ameliorated by a well-designed exercise program, giving personal trainers an opportunity to do more for these clients than improving their fitness. By learning how to...
Millions of Americans currently take prescribed medications to manage various chronic conditions making it imperative for personal trainers to understand the side effects of medication and exercise...
Sports drinks are popular training aides, but they may not be the best form of hydration for general recreational activities. Why do so many individuals think these drinks are the best option?...
Women, not just men, can suffer ill effects from depressed testosterone levels, also known as “Low T” syndrome. Gender equality has long been at the epicenter of many societal debates, it now...
If we train our bodies to the point of failure, or just shy of that threshold, we typically find ourselves more than a bit winded. The feeling can be exhilarating! However, for clients with...
