Health and fitness articles for personal trainers rooted in exercise science, biology, anatomy, physiology, health psychology
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Not having access to a fancy high-tech gym facility can no longer serve as an excuse to avoid a regular workout! With bodyweight-only moves as well as resistance band exercises, you can create an...
In our daily attempts to live healthy and productive lives, it helps to realize that good health encompasses so much more than just exercise and having a fit body. Fitness, health, and wellness...
Physical inactivity, and the health problems that follow in its wake, recently attained pandemic status. Addressing this problem falls under the category of a global public health priority. Many...
