In today’s fitness landscape, where trends often eclipse substance, personal trainers face the challenge of balancing scientific rigor with client satisfaction. Dr. Gabrielle Lyon’s Muscle-Centric...
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Designing Effective Home Exercise Programs: A Guide for Personal Trainers
As a certified personal trainer, working with clients in their homes presents unique opportunities and challenges. Designing effective home exercise programs is crucial for helping clients achieve...
Balancing the Body: Integrating Mobility Training into Every Routine
Mobility training can be an overlooked component of fitness programs. While strength, endurance, and cardiovascular health are essential, mobility—the ability of a joint to move actively through its...
Pre-Workout Kitchen Science: Homemade Alternatives for Exercise Energy
In a previous article, we presented varying viewpoints on the necessity of pre-workout supplementation. Here we explore a more holistic approach to pre-workout nutrition. Read on to learn some of...
Training Clients with Plantar Fasciopathy-Related Pain
Plantar fasciitis is a common foot injury that affects the heel and is worsened by weight-bearing activity. Despite the name, plantar fasciitis is now called plantar fasciopathy because the...
Reframing Health and Fitness: Why Muscle Matters for Your Clients and Your Business
In the ongoing evolution of the health and fitness industry, few frameworks have been as impactful as Dr. Gabrielle Lyon’s (2023) Muscle-Centric Medicine (MCM). As highlighted in the introductory...
Pre-Workout Checklist: Is Supplementation Necessary?
As the name would imply, pre-workout supplements claim to boost energy levels, improve strength and endurance, and increase focus prior to engaging in a tough workout. Some supplements market...
Carbohydrate and Protein Timing and Intake for Performance
Carbs and protein are critical for resistance training, endurance training, and recovery. This is obvious, but why and how much, respectively, is needed for optimal results? Cut the confusion with...
Embracing The Skin You’re In: Eating and Training for Body Types
Each individual arrives at the gym with his own unique somatotype, or body shape. Optimizing training and nutritional intake to match genetic physical predisposition can help our clients progress...
Thinking of Branching Out? Learn About BCAA Supplementation
In September of 2024, we presented an article highlighting the pro’s and cons of creatine use for serious bodybuilders. This month, we continue our series on sports supplementation with a detailed...