Articles focused on biological processes and physiology relevant for personal trainers and their clients.
A convenient place to tuck stray hair, holders to display chic jewelry, the means of hearing a symphonic orchestra…indeed, our ears serve a multitude of functions! Learn how a sense of balance also...
Mitochondria play a huge role in our energy levels and our metabolic functions. Can we help clients make the most of these cells’ power? As tiny as these organelles seem, mitochondria are the...
Have clients ever complained of experiencing unusual and daunting exhaustion after several intense sessions at the gym? In addition to a cascade of other physiological processes, he or she may have...
Although heart rate and sweat are seen as measurements of a great workout, another big factor in exercise success is the respiratory response. The more your personal training client huffs and puffs,...
Sweating is our body’s natural cooling system. It keeps our temperature in check working on an automatic internal thermostat. Think of our pores as the permanent filters in the body system providing...
Personal trainers may occasionally work with clients who consistently push themselves too hard and too frequently. The ramifications of this habitual body-battering are far-reaching. An athlete or...
The majority of avid exercisers make the mistake of monitoring muscle soreness when deciding whether their bodies are ready for yet another tough workout. However, overtraining – or...
Heart Rate Variability (HRV) training utilizes today's available technology to assess a heart metric that can provide valuable information about how a client or athlete can maximize their physical...
The sport of running has always carried with it the stereotype that it might damage one’s knees. New research aims to change that perception, suggesting recreational running as a panacea for...
The cardiovascular system is foundational to exercise, and our understanding as personal trainers of how it works and how things can go wrong is critical for the performance, success, and safety of...
