In today’s fitness landscape, where trends often eclipse substance, personal trainers face the challenge of balancing scientific rigor with client satisfaction. Dr. Gabrielle Lyon’s Muscle-Centric...
Exercise Science, Biology, and Research
Health and fitness articles for personal trainers rooted in exercise science, biology, anatomy, physiology, health psychology
Pre-Workout Checklist: Is Supplementation Necessary?
As the name would imply, pre-workout supplements claim to boost energy levels, improve strength and endurance, and increase focus prior to engaging in a tough workout. Some supplements market...
Embracing The Skin You’re In: Eating and Training for Body Types
Each individual arrives at the gym with his own unique somatotype, or body shape. Optimizing training and nutritional intake to match genetic physical predisposition can help our clients progress...
Thinking of Branching Out? Learn About BCAA Supplementation
In September of 2024, we presented an article highlighting the pro’s and cons of creatine use for serious bodybuilders. This month, we continue our series on sports supplementation with a detailed...
Mind-Body Interventions for Stress Reduction: A Comparative Analysis of Yoga, Meditation, and Tai Chi
In today’s fast-paced world, stress has become an inevitable part of daily life, affecting both mental and physical well-being. The quest for effective stress-reduction techniques has led to the...
Stress, Hormones, and Exercise Performance: Implications for Training Women
Women’s bodies respond to stress, hormones, and exercise differently than men’s due to unique hormonal cycles and physiological responses. Understanding these differences is crucial for optimizing...
The Unique Exercise Needs of Breast/Ovarian Cancer Survivors
In the United States alone, 3 million individuals have survived breast cancer; experts predict this number will increase by another million survivors within the next ten years. Healthy lifestyle...
Beyond Anatomy: Preparing New Trainers to Tackle Common Client Questions
After receiving any nationally-recognized Personal Trainer Certification, most burgeoning fitness professionals feel prepared to take on the world…or at least their very first client. Seasoned...
Understanding The Kinetic Chain Theory and Application
The kinetic chain concept in fitness, based largely upon mechanical engineering principles introduced in 1875 by German engineer Franz Reuleaux, describes the interconnectivity of the body's joints...
Incorporating Functional Training into Programming: Benefits and Techniques
Functional training mimics the movements we perform in everyday life. Functional strength training relates to daily movements such as sitting and standing, bending over, and twisting from side to...