While it is tempting to set super-sized goals for the New Year, what your personal training clients might need most is to set habit-oriented goals to give them a super-sized lifestyle. When it comes...
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Total Body Training for New Clients
Maximizing the immediate results of eager new clients increases the likelihood of retention for both them and you throughout the year. Many clients who invest in training as part of their New Year’s...
Balance Concerns: Age-Related or Warning Sign?
Lack of balance can be normal or it can be a serious health concern. Knowing the difference is essential for the personal trainer. The ability to control and maintain the body's position, whether...
Lymphatic System Logistics for Exercise
The lymphatic system is tied to the optimal functioning of almost every aspect of the human body. It plays a role in injury and muscle soreness. It has a function for tissue regeneration, mental...
Understanding and Training Transverse Abdominis
When it comes to optimal personal training and fitness coaching, knowing the chief musculature of the human body is paramount. The transverse abdominis (TVA) wraps around your abdomen like a belt or...
Tracking and Pushing Clients to Get Results
Fitness Professionals always “stay on the job” to assure our clients are on track towards their exercise and fitness goals to get results. Even during holidays, vacations, and stressful times in...
Understanding and Training Rectus Abdominis
The rectus abdominis (RA) is known as the "six-pack" muscle. Most people know where the RA is but not everyone understands the intricacies of this muscle. Understanding RA beyond its basic location...
Eat Drink and Sleep?
When you eat and drink can affect sleep and how you sleep can impact how much and what you eat and drink. Meeting health-related goals like weight loss warrant attention to this interconnected...
Testing Clients During Tough Training Seasons
As a fitness professional one of my greatest fears is for all of my client’s hard work and progress to go down the drain. These thoughts come to mind when a client utters the words “vacation”,...
How Not to Plank
Planks are well loved for their ability to target most of the core musculature. But isn’t this possible without a plank? Don’t get me wrong. The plank is well loved for a reason. It works a slew of...