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The psoas muscle is one that is talked about often– whether an athlete is blaming it for "tight" hips or when a yoga instructor claims that a stretch is going to release it. You may have even heard...
How might supplementing with herbs for recovery help our personal training clients? Post-exercise recovery can be sorely underrated (no pun intended). We as personal trainers need to honor its...
There are many formulas for success. Starting with and idea and building on it to the point that you are attaining your goal of the physique that you created is no easy task. During the journey you will have obstacles and these must be overcome. Otherwise success is delayed and failure is a possibility. Along the way of the Body Transformation Success Formula there will be hidden tools that will help you complete yourself.
Do you ever get frustrated trying to get clients to do an exercise correctly? I certainly have. Sometimes I ask myself if I said too much or not enough, which perhaps lead to confusion and a...
The Accumulator is a great workout for Bootcamp! If you haven’t heard of the Accumulator before, it’s a cousin of the AMRAP workout. Let's talk about how it works. Features of Accumulator All...
Exercises like pull-ups, rows, kettlebell swings, and bicep curls all involve a certain amount of forearm strength. Rock climbing, one of the fastest-growing sports in this country, requires an...
Functional training enables clients to do daily tasks more easily. It involves strength training utilizing more than one muscle group through compound exercises and, oftentimes, plyometrics. Like a...
As a woman and a fitness professional, I have both "suffered" with and fielded countless questions about cellulite. If you as a personal trainer serve women in your practice, I guarantee this topic...
Every single piece of the human body benefits from sleep, including the cardiovascular system. With February being Heart Awareness Month, let's make the connection between sleep hygiene and a...
"Not having a leg to stand on" is an adage for lacking physical support. Clients may experience physical pains or medical conditions of their lower legs. Certain conditions mandate modifications to...
