Category for NFPT CEC articles (continuing education credits) containing information for NFPT-certified personal trainers to earn CECs.
Receiving a diagnosis of acute renal failure, or end-stage kidney disease is a frightening experience. Unlike many cancers, which respond well to radiation treatments and chemotherapy, the only real...
Not too long ago, a team of scientists from the University of North Texas presented some fascinating data at the American Psychological Association’s 122nd Annual Convention. Through their research,...
How can we tap into clients’ ability to succeed in order to keep them motivated to reach their wellness goals? The key may be to cultivate and support a sense of optimism and a positive frame of...
The holiday season is difficult for everyone. Your clients will be surrounded by so much temptation at their workplace, home, and holiday parties. While it may be good job security for your clients...
As trainers, we have many goals for our diverse client base. Most trainees are striving to improve body composition, lose weight, increase endurance, and in general become healthier versions of...
Working with personal training clients can be one of the most rewarding experiences of a fitness career. Based on our knowledge and years of experience, we realize there are many theories on...
Allergies can interfere with staying active in the summer. And just when you thought you got used to summer allergies, the seasons are about to change again with fall approaching! Going indoors...
There's a good reason why Carol Michaels was awarded with Personal Trainer of the Year at the Idea World Fitness Convention this month. Cancer effects everyone. She's tapped into the needs of this...
The human body was designed to move. We are functioning at our very best when we take advantage of the blessing of mobility, and allow ourselves to become any “verb” that strikes our fancy. In fact,...
As I was preparing to take my certification exam, a trainer at the gym shared with me a very profound tenet of the industry: “Clients don’t care how much you know, as long as they know you care.”...
