Articles reviewing different approaches to assessments relevant for personal trainers.
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....
Many of the traditional exercises which we either learned en route to getting certified, or along the way from various industry leaders and professionals, have the potential to cause injury. While...
After receiving any nationally-recognized Personal Trainer Certification, most burgeoning fitness professionals feel prepared to take on the world…or at least their very first client. Seasoned...
The squat is arguably the most ubiquitous and programmed exercise in the personal trainer's toolbox. This article will discuss fundamental squat technique, not a specific variation of the squat or...
When you become a personal trainer, your primary objective is to ensure your clients achieve their fitness goals safely and effectively. An essential step in this process is pre-screening, which...
Health and physical assessments are integral to the personal training experience. When working with clients, it is not possible to overcommunicate or overprepare – especially for a client who is new...
Most trainers understand that many clients have "sleepy glutes" that need to be woken up and activated properly in order to perform basic exercises without injury or compensation. A properly firing...
Most trainers have encountered a client who outwardly appeared to have all the ability and desire needed to achieve their personal goals and aspirations, yet didn’t live up to the expected level....
The fitness industry defines muscular strength as the physical ability to generate force against an external load. The 1RM simply represents the maximum amount of force that a muscle can exert...
