Access articles for established certified personal trainers to assist in their fitness training programming.
To become a personal trainer who is equipped with the knowledge necessary to be considered a fitness "expert", you need to know the basics of human movement. That is, how knowing the different...
If you want to become a personal trainer, its a good to know that muscles will grow, or hypertrophy, when thoughtfully trained and when proper nutrients are supplied. But, exactly what biological...
Bioenergetics is a complex branch of biochemistry that focuses on how cells transform energy, often by producing, storing, or consuming adenosine triphosphate (ATP), or put more simply, the study of...
Obesity is a deeply concerning health issue in the entire world, for both adults and children--an issue certainly front and center for personal trainers. Adolescent obesity, along with...
Runner's "high" is so-called because of the euphoria associated with the release of feel-good chemicals in the brain, of which endorphins are one category. From a biological standpoint, the...
Osteoporosis is a disease that affects millions of people globally and is characterized by weak bones and a high risk of fractures. As a certified personal trainer, it's important to understand the...
When you become a personal trainer, your primary objective is to ensure your clients achieve their fitness goals safely and effectively. An essential step in this process is pre-screening, which...
For many of our personal training clients, the one area of training that should not be overlooked or undervalued is the warm-up. When everyone feels pressed for time, the warm-up is easy to dismiss...
As a certified personal trainer, you may be expected to take blood pressure readings of new clients during an initial assessment. If you have a private studio or work as an independent contractor...
Addressing sleep hygiene falls under the umbrella of a personal trainer's coaching, making the environment for ideal sleep temperature an easy and obvious place to start. Core body temperature (CBT)...
