In today’s fast-paced world, stress has become an inevitable part of daily life, affecting both mental and physical well-being. The quest for effective stress-reduction techniques has led to the...
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Stress, Hormones, and Exercise Performance: Implications for Training Women
Women’s bodies respond to stress, hormones, and exercise differently than men’s due to unique hormonal cycles and physiological responses. Understanding these differences is crucial for optimizing...
The Unique Exercise Needs of Breast/Ovarian Cancer Survivors
In the United States alone, 3 million individuals have survived breast cancer; experts predict this number will increase by another million survivors within the next ten years. Healthy lifestyle...
Understanding the Consequences of #fitspiration – How Influencers’ Use of Social Media Can Negatively Impact Body Image
Insufficient physical activity remains a major public health concern, heightening the risk of a multitude of health concerns as well as negatively impacting mental health. Many far-reaching public...
Beyond Anatomy: Preparing New Trainers to Tackle Common Client Questions
After receiving any nationally-recognized Personal Trainer Certification, most burgeoning fitness professionals feel prepared to take on the world…or at least their very first client. Seasoned...
Why Students Should Pursue Personal Training as a Side Job
Student's lives are filled with unique experiences, stress from assignment deadlines, and individual growth. It’s also expensive and takes a considerable amount of time. Having a side hustle on top...
Understanding The Kinetic Chain Theory and Application
The kinetic chain concept in fitness, based largely upon mechanical engineering principles introduced in 1875 by German engineer Franz Reuleaux, describes the interconnectivity of the body's joints...
Unilateral Training for Strength, Hypertrophy, and Performance
According to research, how does unilateral training compare to bilateral training, and what is the best program for your client's needs? Most exercises can be categorized as unilateral or bilateral....
Incorporating Functional Training into Programming: Benefits and Techniques
Functional training mimics the movements we perform in everyday life. Functional strength training relates to daily movements such as sitting and standing, bending over, and twisting from side to...
Muscle-Centric Medicine: A Paradigm Shift in Longevity and Healthy Aging for Personal Trainers
In promoting long-term health, few concepts have made as profound an impact as Dr. Gabrielle Lyon’s Muscle-Centric Medicine (MCM). While resistance training is widely associated with muscular...