Do you ever get frustrated trying to get clients to do an exercise correctly? I certainly have. Sometimes I ask myself if I said too much or not enough, which perhaps lead to confusion and a...
Exercise Programming
Exercise programming articles to give personal trainers ideas and inspiration for training their clients.
Bootcamp Workout Idea: The “Accumulator”
The Accumulator is a great workout for Bootcamp! If you haven’t heard of the Accumulator before, it’s a cousin of the AMRAP workout. Let's talk about how it works. Features of Accumulator All...
The Importance of Grip and Forearm Strength
Exercises like pull-ups, rows, kettlebell swings, and bicep curls all involve a certain amount of forearm strength. Rock climbing, one of the fastest-growing sports in this country, requires an...
Functional Training: Why Your Clients Need It
Functional training enables clients to do daily tasks more easily. It involves strength training utilizing more than one muscle group through compound exercises and, oftentimes, plyometrics. Like a...
Boxing Bootcamp Workout: The “10, 20, 30, 4”
I’m a huge fan of Boxing Workouts for Bootcamp, and your fitness clients can be, too. They’re fun, provide a great workout, and allow your participants to pair up and get to know each other!...
5 Basic Movements for Fitness Clients
When it comes to exercise programming and workout design, the basics still work despite what fit-influencers want consumers to believe. As exercise professionals, we should be mindful of balancing...
Hiking Rim-to-Rim in a Single Day: Conquering the Grand Canyon
With the new year getting into full swing at gyms across the country, personal trainers may hear from clients who have set their sights on potentially arduous challenges in 2022. Hiking through the...
Bootcamp Workout: The “21, 15, 9, 3”
When running a Bootcamp, there’s a whole heap of things we need to consider as fitness trainers. The participants' expectations, the music, the community, the workout + way more. When it comes to...
How to Do a Kickstand Romanian Deadlift
When done correctly, single-leg Romanian deadlifts are a terrific exercise. The keyword here is "correctly". Because this variation on a deadlift is a difficult and advanced exercise, it takes time...
Boxing Workout for Bootcamp: The “10, 10, 10”
If you’re running any bootcamp classes, you might want to consider adding some “Boxing for Fitness” workouts to your routine. Boxing Workouts have a heap of benefits, they are a lot of fun, and they...