From caffeinated coffee to ayurvedic herbs, nootropic substances keep popping up in relation to overall wellness. Here we shall delve into the topic, highlighting some of the more common nootropics...
Exercise Science, Biology, and Research
Health and fitness articles for personal trainers rooted in exercise science, biology, anatomy, physiology, health psychology
Mycoprotein for Muscle Growth
The need for sustainable food proteins, a focal point of interest among agricultural scientists and health professionals for years, continues to spiral. As our global population enlarges, on target...
Eye Color and Ocular Health: Keeping An “Eye” On Pain Tolerance
Aside from the blessing of vision, our eyes hold a wealth of information, from athletic abilities to pain tolerance and a predilection towards certain diseases. Understanding the role of exercise...
Blood Clots and Anticoagulants: Training Clients on Blood Thinners
As personal trainers, our training renders us well-versed in the subtleties of tweaking clients’ workouts to accommodate a variety of chronic health issues, of which understanding and recognizing...
Weight Loss Drugs Crash the Health and Fitness Industry: What Personal Trainers Should Know
As a personal trainer, you may have heard of the weight loss drugs that have hit the market in the last few years and have been surging in popularity, like Wechovie and Ozempic. The more you know...
What Is the Optimal Training Volume and Intensity for Strength Gains? Is More Actually Less?
Volume, frequency, and load all factor into a successful resistance training program. Many personal training clients ask how often they should work out, how intensely, balancing cardio and weight...
Collateral Vascular Damage: A Good or Bad Thing For Building Muscle?
Collateral damage refers to any unintended side effects that may result from an initially positive endeavor. Bodybuilding and resistance training programs carry the potential for damage at the...
Recovery 101 for New Personal Trainers
Effective recovery strategies can significantly impact your personal training clients' progress and overall satisfaction with their training program. Your clients rely on you as a coach to propel...
Wind Sprints: How to Effectively Train Personal Training Clients for Speed
Wind sprints have secured a prominent place among today’s vast array of personal training options. Consisting of a series of top-speed running spurts, followed by “recovery” walking, wind sprints...
Rucking: A Weighted Hike for Health and Fitness
The military’s practice of marching with a weighted pack on one’s back, or “rucking”, aims to foster the development of a strong and highly desirable soldier. Why not introduce our personal training...