Each training client is a unique athlete with personal aspirations and achievements. It is thus fitting to address each client's view on lifespan vis a vis healthspan. Getting "older" relates to...
How to Improve Lifespan and Healthspan
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Certified Personal Trainers
Access articles for established certified personal trainers to assist in their fitness training programming.
Benefits of Plank: Emerging Research on Strength and Immune Function
Recent research has shown there to be even more benefits of plank exercise programming for fitness clients. Further research has also shown a variety of similarities and differences in using...
Understanding and Training the Quadriceps
Given that the quadriceps muscles are the largest muscle complex in the body, they are important to understand in depth and to focus on in training with clients. Training the quads can help to...
Metabolic Syndrome and Safety Markers for Fitness Clients
Why do personal training clients often feel as though or perceive that they are not making weight loss progress? As fitness professionals, we must consider the possibility that they truly are not...
Bio-Banding In Youth Sports: Prioritizing Ability Over Age
As coaches and trainers, many of us work with adolescents who show promising athletic prowess. We must take into account, however, that human development falls on a continuum; as such, not all...
The Plank: Quality Over Quantity
The plank is one of our most trusted tools in personal training for conditioning the muscles of the core. You can find multiple articles about its effectiveness within the NFPT blog. NFPT recommends...
Cardio Boxing Classes: The 4 x 4 x 4 x 4 Drill
In today’s blog, I want to cover one of my favorite boxing formats, The 4 x 4 x 4 x 4 drill. This workout not only incorporates a deceptively challenging cardio component, but participants will also...
Adding Balance Pods to Training Sessions
Balance training is an element every fitness coach can and should incorporate to a well-rounded program. After significant progress has been made, adding balance pods to personal training sessions...
Mindset Matters: Harnessing Positive Thinking for Better Health Outcomes
Preparing an effective training session requires carefully considering movement patterns, rep counts, number of sets, and other physical considerations; however, establishing a healthy and positive...
Can Pregnant Women Still Participate in Bootcamp Workouts
If you’re a Personal Trainer and you run Bootcamp-type workouts, chances are you have a greater percentage of women than men participating in your classes. It’s therefore extremely likely that...
