Do you have one of those nifty step counter apps? Do you pay attention to it? Do you set a daily goal? If not, maybe you should. A group of researchers at the University of Missouri sought to...
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Physiology
Articles focused on biological processes and physiology relevant for personal trainers and their clients.
The Reality of Reducing Body Fat
To say that Americans are preoccupied with losing weight is putting it mildly. Losing weight isn't hand, but even the most "experienced" losers often do not understand how to do so effectively and...
An Hour of Exercise a Day Could Keep Heart Failure Away
How much is one hour each day worth to you? What if that one hour were devoted to exercise, and that it could lower your risk of heart failure by almost 50 percent? According to the results of a new...
Sleep is Important for your Personal Training Clients
As many ambitious insomniacs have learned, working out in the evening makes most people too alert to sleep well. You need to schedule your workouts to be more in tune with your body's natural wake...
Fat as Fuel for Exercise: The Physiology of Burning Adipose Tissue
Fats serve many purposes in the body including insulation against ambient temperature, cushioning in and around the joints, hormone production, and, yes, as a source of fuel.
Diets Don’t Work
Diets don't work. Millions of people each year diet and come to the conclusion that diets don't work. Perhaps a new approach is needed. Actually, it is not a new concept, just a different view. With...
Improving Cardiorespiratory Endurance
Improving cardiorespiratory endurance shouldn't be a goal for athletes only. Here's what personal trainers need to know about this important general fitness variable. Cardiorespiratory Endurance =...
The Role of Insulin in Weight Training: What Personal Trainers Need to Know
Insulin is one of the body’s most important hormones, and it is of particular interest for bodybuilders who train naturally.
Is There a ‘Male Menopause’? Testosterone Decreases with Age
Is there a ‘Male Menopause’? The accurate answer to this question, of course, is no, as menopause refers to the cessation of menstruation in women. However once a man reaches the age of 30, the testosterone production in his body will decrease by an average rate of 1-2% per year.
