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...
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Bootcamp Workout Idea: The “Accumulator”
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...
The Importance of Grip and Forearm Strength
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: Why Your Clients Need It
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...
What is Cellulite and Why Do Women Get It?
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...
Three Sleep Components That Improve Heart Health
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...
Lower Leg Pain: Finding a Leg to Stand On
"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...
Boxing Bootcamp Workout: The “10, 20, 30, 4”
I’m a huge fan of Boxing Workouts for Bootcamp, and your fitness clients can be, too. They’re fun, provide a great workout, and allow your participants to pair up and get to know each other!...
5 Basic Movements for Fitness Clients
When it comes to exercise programming and workout design, the basics still work despite what fit-influencers want consumers to believe. As exercise professionals, we should be mindful of balancing...
Bone up on Stress Fractures and Prevent the Pain
If you've ever suffered a stress fracture, then you know that pain: the aching, often stabbing sensation in the shins, reminding us we overdid it on the trail running and high-impact aerobics, or...