There are certain pieces of equipment that have been around for a long time such as ellipticals and treadmills but over the last 10 years, we've seen more creative and "functional" equipment hit the...
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Juice Fasts and Exercise: Detox or Dangerous?
After returning from a farmer’s market with an armload of nature’s bounty, placing it all in a blender and creating a week’s worth of liquid meals may be an alluring prospect to some. Prior to...
A Guide to Barbells
If you are a fitness professional fortunate enough to work in a facility with a variety of barbells you no doubt have discovered that they are not all created equal. If you aren't accustomed to...
Moms-to-Be New to Exercise
First-time pregnancy can be the most exciting time of a woman's life. And for some, also some of the most physically challenging! For moms-to-be who have never really worked out before and come to...
Can Recreational Drinking Improve Bone Density?
Studies have revealed that alcohol consumption plays a definitive role in the preservation of bone density, similarly to an increase in lean muscle mass. Before suggesting happy hour to your...
Erector Spinae Exercises for Form and Posture
With the continual advancement of technology and its prevalence in our day to day lives, health and fitness professionals are seeing an alarming increase in poor to downright detrimental posture...
The Adapted Fitness Training Model Explained
Adapted fitness is personal training for people with both temporary and permanent disabilities, adapted to the needs of the individual. It can be utilized for weight management, stress management,...
Process Goals Versus Outcome Goals: The Art of Goal Setting
Goal setting is a regular part of any fitness routine and of every personal trainer’s usual skillset. Setting goals allows for accountability, measurable targets, and meaningful feedback. But it’s...
Insulin Use and Abuse: Helpful or Lethal?
Insulin, the hormone widely recognized for its role in regulating blood glucose levels in the body, serves as a lifeline for many diabetics. Insulin abuse is the latest deadly trend among elite...
Oriental Medicine Modalities for Athletes
There are several other modalities utilized by Oriental Medicine (OM) and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that can help athletes besides acupuncture. Some of these may be familiar, and probably...
