Suitcase Carries: A Powerful Core Exercise for Functional Strength
Suitcase carries are one of the most effective core exercises personal trainers can incorporate into their clients’ workouts. The exercise involves picking up a kettlebell on one side only and walking, which might sound simple but requires considerable strength,...
Health
Body pH: How to Obtain Optimal Health Balancing Acid and Alkaline Foods
The body is a complex machine, with so much chemistry and physiology involved...
Mixology 101: Combining Protein Powder with Hot Liquids
In order for our personal training clients to build muscle, one must consume a...
Exercise Science
Activities of Daily Life and Posture: What Personal Trainers Need to Know
How much does our personal training clients' posture truly affect back pain?...
Gut Reaction: Neurotransmitters Serotonin, Dopamine, and Gut Health Synergy
The gut, aside from its primary role in absorption, blood sugar regulation,...
Gathering Fitness Client Feedback
Client progress, whether it’s physical or mental, is feedback that informs program design,...
Michelle Stein–NFPT Personal Trainer Spotlight
Meet Michelle Stein, an NFPT-CPT born and raised in North Massapequa on Long Island, New York. She...
Metabolic Conditioning: How to Leverage MetCons to Train Fat Loss Clients
Many fitness clients hire trainers to lose weight and see results fast. While part of our initial...
Postactivation Potentiation: Unleash Your Clients’ Full Capabilities
Any personal trainer working with clients long-term should be focused on developing increased...
How to Start Training Clients Online: Creating an eBook
Have you ever thought about creating an eBook but didn't know where to start? Or perhaps you...
Soda Addiction: How to Break the Cycle
When working with clients, personal trainers are likely to come up against lifestyle habits that...
Biomechanics: The Science of Human Movement
Personal trainers who continue to develop a growing knowledge of the exercise sciences are able to...
Olympic Weightlifting Methods
Olympic weightlifting may be an unfamiliar approach to resistance and power training for personal...
Everesting: The Ultimate Cycling Challenge
Since its inception, Everesting has experienced growth far beyond its creators’ wildest dreams....
Benefits of Single Limb Training
Single limb training is not a new concept, yet it is far more common for people to train...
Elbow Pain and Therapy
Elbow pain and tendonitis occur more often for certain activities and occupations than for our...
Enhance Landmine Training
The benefits of using a landmine and the rather simple setup of a holder and barbell allow...