In today’s blog, I want to cover one of my favorite boxing formats, The 4 x 4 x 4 x 4 drill. This workout not only incorporates a deceptively challenging cardio component, but participants will also...
Exercise Programming
Exercise programming articles to give personal trainers ideas and inspiration for training their clients.
Can Pregnant Women Still Participate in Bootcamp Workouts
If you’re a Personal Trainer and you run Bootcamp-type workouts, chances are you have a greater percentage of women than men participating in your classes. It’s therefore extremely likely that...
Three Kettlebell Swing Variations You Should Try
When it comes to kettlebell training the most popular exercise has got to be the 2 handed kettlebell swing. There are plenty of different variations in technique for the two-handed swing. However,...
Looped Resistance Band Workouts: Going Handle-Free
There are lots of types of exercise bands on the market. The tubed variety with handles offer many options, but plenty can be done with the flat, looped resistance bands as well. They offer...
Getting HIIT with 4 by 4s for Stamina and Strength
In the fitness industry, professional trainers can design and support four-by-four (4x4) exercise protocols that are time efficient and promote both durable and strong characteristics in clients of...
5 Effective Glute Activation Exercises
Do your clients have “gluteal amnesia” or dysfunction? Sitting for long periods of time, even if someone commits to exercising each day, is murder on the glutes (among other areas such as the...
Assessing Lumbar and Hamstring Dominance over Gluteal Engagement
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...
Farm Worker Strength: Building General Physical Preparedness
Developing farm worker strength is no longer an endeavor for those working a farm. Personal trainers can learn how this foundational strength is developed and help their fitness clients to achieve...
Murph Challenge Modifications
The Murph Challenge is a tough workout with lots of possibilities. Right now it's popular in the fitness community, but it's not something for the faint of heart. Performing this series of exercises...
The Perfect ‘Boxing for Fitness’ Class Structure
I’m a huge fan of including boxing for fitness-type classes as there are so many fitness benefits to boxing! Plus, it's a lot of fun and encourages your participants to pair up, interact, and get to...