Access articles for established certified personal trainers to assist in their fitness training programming.
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...
The use of tart cherry (TC) juice seems to have experienced a surge in popularity, within the general public as well as elite athletic circles. Over the last decade, researchers have begun to...
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...
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...
Protein ranks number one in terms of nutrients essential for maintaining optimal health. The word originates from the Greek word protos, meaning "first", further underscoring its all-important...
