Using a suspension trainer should be in every trainer's toolbox because of its inherent convenience, versatility, and impressive efficacy. There are endless possibilities for exercise options,...
Exercise Programming
Exercise programming articles to give personal trainers ideas and inspiration for training their clients.
Downhill Running: Tame the Force, Perfect the Form
Downhill running demands a huge effort on the actions of eccentric muscle tissue. As a result, such runners often suffer from lower limb muscle damage. Prolonged exposure to downhill training as a...
Reaching the Summit with Climbing Training
With some sports-specific training for rugged climbing, trainers can help ensure their clients ascend greater heights. Learn which body parts to prioritize, and the best exercise choices, and send...
Five Glute Accessory Exercises for Gains
There has been a fair amount of focus on glute gains and growth in the personal training and fitness industry as of late. In particular, it seems the hip thrust has become the number one go-to...
Hip Thrusts: Advanced Glute Bridge Progression for Glute Gains
It has been said that the universal quest for stronger, plumper booties is here to stay. Whether it is for aesthetic or for performance reasons, glute enhancement goals reach far and wide in the...
The Benefits of Handstands
Inversions have many benefits when incorporated into a workout. Some are easily performed while others take lots of practice. There are many fitness enthusiasts challenging themselves to learn...
Battling Ropes
There are certain pieces of equipment that have been around for a long time such as ellipticals and treadmills but over the last 10 years, we've seen more creative and "functional" equipment hit the...
Erector Spinae Exercises for Form and Posture
With the continual advancement of technology and its prevalence in our day to day lives, health and fitness professionals are seeing an alarming increase in poor to downright detrimental posture...
The Lymphatic System: Tuning the Other Half of a Client’s Circulatory System
Most older clients can and should "tune-up" their lymphatic circulation with planned exercise to better their health. Lymphatic “tune-up” is desirable in any period. Yet this focused effort may be...
Fitness Trails
Fitness trails have become a mainstay for personal training exercise programming. I'll be the first to admit I used to make fun of fitness trails. I would joke, "Walk a few inches and then lean...