Technology is changing the way many Americans exercise today. From Smartwatches to virtual class experiences, and even intelligent home gyms, individuals are embracing ever more convenient ways to...
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Exercise Programming
Exercise programming articles to give personal trainers ideas and inspiration for training their clients.
Micro-HIIT: Exercise Efficiently On A Time Crunch
Maximizing results in the gym may seem all about how many grueling hours we exercise. However, new research indicates that we can train smarter instead of longer by changing up protocols and moves....
Bodyweight Training for Holiday Travel
Traveling during the holidays might give clients a great excuse to skip their workouts. The barriers are almost endless - little or no access to equipment, not enough space in aunt Carol’s guest...
Develop Abs Without “Ab Day”
"Core strength" has certainly been a fitness buzz phrase for years, and although the science has come a long way in the last few decades, so many fitness enthusiasts still don't feel they've...
December Exercise Challenge for Clients
The holidays get crazy busy with hectic schedules. Clients stay on the run with holiday shopping, parties, and festivities. Maybe folks don’t eat like they normally do, surrounded by gingerbread,...
ALS and Exercise: What The Science Says
Working with a client diagnosed with ALS can be both rewarding and emotionally taxing, but it is well within the capacity of a fitness professional who is willing to take on the challenge. I found...
Myofascial Flossing: Compression Bands 101
Do you floss daily? You should. Yeah, it may sound like I'm echoing your dentist, but I'm actually talking about myofascial flossing! If you're already a fitness professional or looking to become a...
Deadlifts For The Win On Core Strength And Back Health
The deadlift works the largest and strongest muscle in the human body – the gluteus maximus. A weakness in the glutes may result in a failure to reach goals and even injuries. While this muscle is...
Deficit Training: Getting Creative With Progressive Overloading
If you’ve got an advanced client looking to spice up their strength training routine, deficit lifting might be one answer--successful at employing a greater range of motion at lower intensities. ...
Learn The Frankenstein Squat To Master The Front Squat
Halloween is kind of my favorite, so I couldn't pass up the opportunity to include a classic monster like Frankenstein in today's blog. If you've never heard of it, the Frankenstein squat, or...
