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As personal trainers and fitness instructors we manage risk all day. Designing workouts that deliver results, while keeping clients safe. Leading classes while managing different fitness levels....
I have been a strong proponent of the plank for many years. It’s no-impact, builds core strength, and takes very little time to make a big impression. Almost anyone can do it, especially with...
Helping our fitness clients reduce stress through exercise might be a given, but personal trainers can consider the application of "mindfulness" as a means of stress-reduction as well. And truly,...
What if regular physical exercise possessed the ability to improve cognition and mental health along with payoffs in body composition? If parents and educators promote exercise in childhood, even in...
Trainers professionally direct training loads for their clients to enable both physical/mental adaptations for fitness gains over time. It is a near-certainty that our clients will face temporary or...
How long have you been certified with NFPT? I have been certified with NFPT for almost 2 years, since June 2019. Why did you choose NFPT? I chose NFPT because of the in depth knowledge they provide...
For however ubiquitous the deadlift is as a foundation strength movement, the many variations associated with it can understandably lead to some confusion and conflation. What's the difference...
The "weekend warrior" works hard all week in the rat race and saves up their energy for weekend-only workouts. Research shows that this approach to working out is actually linked to positive health...
Not every client has the time and flexibility to train five days a week like the lifestyle of most fitpros might allow. The "weekend warrior", or the fitness enthusiast who only works out on Friday,...
A Romanian deadlift (RDL) is a variation of a conventional deadlift in which the weight is not set back down on the ground, thereby placing constant tension on the muscles involved in the movement....
