The notion of wearing a weighted vest might occur to a fitness enthusiast for things like pushups and pullups, but what about for other goals? Convincing new research points us in the direction of...
Certified Personal Trainers
Access articles for established certified personal trainers to assist in their fitness training programming.
Benefits of a Barre Approach to Fitness
If you’re looking for an exercise approach that is easily implemented yet surprisingly challenging, I encourage you to explore adding barre workouts to your arsenal of fitness techniques. Barre is a...
Just One More
I remember a conversation I had with a bar owner a few years ago. I was in the bar for research purposes only, of course. The bar had been around for decades with barstools filled mostly by...
Partner Workouts in the Virtual (or Social Distancing) World
Born out of necessity due to the COVID-19 pandemic, virtual training sessions quickly became a saving grace in the fitness industry, and finding a way to train groups or pairs using partner workouts...
The Human Heart: Basic Cardiac Anatomy and Physiology for the Personal Trainer
The Human Heart: we all have one, but how fully do we understand their function? How necessary for certified personal trainers is this understanding to developing an effective training regimen? I...
How Resilience Can Keep Clients Motivated During Quarantine
The textbook definition of resilience is the ability to bounce back from adversity or a crisis...once it's over. I got hung up on the second part: Once it's over. Probably because we are in a...
May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month
Announcing some breaking news not revolving around the Coronavirus: this month, throughout the United States, we celebrate the importance of physical fitness. Don’t miss out on the fun! Historical...
Virtual Training for At-Home Exercise: Adapting Workouts
Modifying exercises can be simple enough if you know what to look for. However, hosting virtual personal training sessions and then modifying exercises can seem overwhelming. As with all new things...
Temptation Bundling: How to Find Motivation to Exercise in Quarantine
Highly motivated individuals may have assumed that a global pandemic forcing them to stay home would be the perfect time to crush their fitness goals. What else is there to do with so much time at...
Energy Management: Physical Techniques to Address Energy Imbalances
From time to time, most people struggle with energy imbalances that keep them from functioning optimally. These imbalances can be displayed as boredom or tiredness, anxiety or stress, and excitement...