Fitness articles related to health behaviors and psychology as it relates to motivation, sports psychology and other factors affecting wellness.
Every year, more and more seniors are starting to exercise regularly. This is a great thing as we know exercise can improve mobility, balance, strength, coordination, and decrease the risk of...
Committing to a healthy lifestyle delivers its obvious benefits that most won't argue with, yet most of our fitness clients wrestle with this commitment daily. Exercising and eating well generally...
Clock time is changed by one hour, twice a year in 70 countries and most of the states in the U.S. By turning the clocks back one hour in the fall, we get more light in the morning, but less in the...
Exercise may feel difficult or even scary for individuals with cardiovascular and respiratory disease or problems. As personal trainers, you may have questions about how frequently a client with...
Can the drive for extreme muscularity turn into an unhealthy obsession? “The Adonis Complex”, aptly named after the Greek mythological character whose body was said to represent the ideal standard...
Stomach problems, ulcers, depression and an increased risk of accidents and injury are just a few issues facing the 8.6 million shift workers in the U.S., according to Web MD. Working overnight or...
Each training client is a unique athlete with personal aspirations and achievements. It is thus fitting to address each client's view on lifespan vis a vis healthspan. Getting "older" relates to...
As coaches and trainers, many of us work with adolescents who show promising athletic prowess. We must take into account, however, that human development falls on a continuum; as such, not all...
Preparing an effective training session requires carefully considering movement patterns, rep counts, number of sets, and other physical considerations; however, establishing a healthy and positive...
Whenever we are approached by a new client, the level of motivation they have for committing to exercise is likely quite high--at that moment. But, as many trainers will discover, motivation and...
