Modifications to Contraindicated Exercises: Playing It Safe in the Gym
Many of the traditional exercises which we either learned en route to getting certified, or along the way from various industry leaders and professionals, have the potential to cause injury. While controversy does exist among professionals, biomechanical research...
Health
Nutrigenetics and Nutrigenomics: The Symbiosis of Genetics, Nutrition and Fitness
As science draws ever closer to the reality of personalized nutrition...
Boosting Recommended Protein for Older Clients
Positive nitrogen balance, muscle synthesis, and resistance training go...
Exercise Science
Weight Loss Drugs Crash the Health and Fitness Industry: What Personal Trainers Should Know
As a personal trainer, you may have heard of the weight loss drugs that have...
What Is the Optimal Training Volume and Intensity for Strength Gains? Is More Actually Less?
Volume, frequency, and load all factor into a successful resistance training...
Melatonin: Hormone or Supplement
Melatonin is both a hormone found in the body and a supplement that can be taken orally. The human...
“Anti-Core” Training: The Importance of Stabilizing the Spine
Anti-core training may not only help you but also your clients improve spinal stability and...
TVA and IO Muscles: The Internal Safety Belt
Although Rectus Abdominus (RA) muscles are sought for aesthetic and athletic appeal, they do not...
Enhance Muscular Strength with Krill Oil
Omega-3 fatty acids offer a cornucopia of health benefits, including anti-inflammatory properties,...
Should Eating Disorder Treatment Include Exercise?
Despite the fact that exercise may improve a range of biopsychosocial outcomes in patients with...
The Up and Downsides of Social Media
Oh, social media, how I love and despise you in equal measure. Social media provides just as many...
Bootcamp Workout Idea: The “10 to 1”
When it comes to running a Bootcamp, it's common for the instructor to refer to the...
Fit-fluencer Red Flags
One of the downsides of social media is the upcropping of the fitness influencer. These “trainers”...
Zinc Can Add a Zing To Building Muscle
In the world of fitness, we can cover topics from A to Z, starting with Aerobic exercises and...
Setting Boundaries: Work-Life Balance and Identifying the Non-Negotiables for Your Business
The fitness industry is renowned for its passion-driven professionals who are committed to helping...
Blake Sama–NFPT Personal Trainer Spotlight
Blake Sama, an NFPT-CPT for 15 years, was born and raised in Arlington, Mass., a suburb of Boston....
Rejecting the Standard American Diet for Optimal Health (Part II)
Balancing the body's pH levels may be almost entirely dependent on the food we eat. In order to...
