Continuing Education for Personal Trainers: What it IS, What it ISN’T, and Why it’s Important
Personal trainers along with any other professional in other industries must stay abreast of the ever-evolving landscape of information, research, and best practice. Public expectations for competent practice are increasing. The consumer public is more savvy and...
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Exercise Science
Hyponatremia. Too Much of a Good Thing.
It's that time of year again. Temperatures are on the rise, and there's the...
Three Things You Need to Know About Beach Running
My recent visit to Myrtle Beach was filled with beautiful scenery, a bit of...
Hitting the Sweet Spot for Diabetic Clients
One of the most recent subspecialties emerging within the personal training arena is a...
Exercise of the Week: Wide Grip Lat Pulldown (To the Front)
Emphasis The primary muscles stressed in this movement are the muscles in your upper back (outer...
Exercise of the Week: Straight Barbell Row
Straight Barbell Rows are a staple movement to develop maximum pulling strength and core...
The Truth About Sitting
Desk posture protocols are plentiful. There are many rules to follow when sitting like a proper...
The Reality of Reducing Body Fat
To say that Americans are preoccupied with losing weight is putting it mildly. Losing weight isn't...
Connecting the Dots: The Emerging Role of Health Coaching, Pt. 2
In a recently published article on Health Coaching, I offered an overview of this exciting field,...
Tips for Training the 45+ Age Group
What should individuals 45 years of age and older look for when shopping (interviewing) for a...
Improving Cholesterol Levels Through Healthy Habits
There is much you can do to increase your HDL (good) cholesterol and decrease your LDL (bad)...
Designing an Adaptive Program for a Client with Multiple Sclerosis
I currently intern in the Fitness department of the YMCA in Dublin, Ireland while studying for my...
Connective Tissue Training: Strengthening Tendons and Ligaments to Prevent Injury
Personal trainers are well-versed in working muscles, but what about the tendons and ligaments...
Exercising to Reduce Stroke Risk
It is known that exercise reduces the risk of heart disease, the leading cause of death in the...
What’s Love Got to do with Exercise?
Whether you like it or not, love is in the air. Pink and red decorate shopping malls and...
