Mindfulness in Personal Training
Mindfulness as a practice has been exploding in popularity, making its way into professional sports, healthcare spaces, and school classrooms. The study of its effect on both the mind and body has increased in the research in recent years, showing promising benefits...
Health
Does Leucine Lessen Longevity? Unraveling Mysterious mTOR
The branched-chain amino acid leucine, long considered the kingpin of...
The Truth About Collagen: Incomplete Protein, Incomplete Anabolism
Collagen supplements have recently entered the ring as a contender for...
Exercise Science
The Power of Endorphins
Runner's "high" is so-called because of the euphoria associated with the...
Proper Warm-up and Movement Prep: The Warm-Up IS the Workout for Personal Training Clients
For many of our personal training clients, the one area of training that...
Lower Leg Pain: Finding a Leg to Stand On
"Not having a leg to stand on" is an adage for lacking physical support. Clients may experience...
Nutrigenetics and Nutrigenomics: The Symbiosis of Genetics, Nutrition and Fitness
As science draws ever closer to the reality of personalized nutrition for optimal...
Boxing Bootcamp Workout: The “10, 20, 30, 4”
I’m a huge fan of Boxing Workouts for Bootcamp, and your fitness clients can be, too....
5 Basic Movements for Fitness Clients
When it comes to exercise programming and workout design, the basics still work despite what...
Bone up on Stress Fractures and Prevent the Pain
If you've ever suffered a stress fracture, then you know that pain: the aching, often stabbing...
Fad Diet Red Flags to Share with Fitness Clients
When new fitness clients think about the health and fitness industry, their thoughts are often...
Does a Torn Meniscus Require Surgical Repair or Removal?
The meniscus, also known as the "shock absorber" cartilage of the knee, provides stability and...
The Benefits of Mindful Exercise: Embracing a Healthy Exercise Mindset
The benefits of mindfulness infrequently require much repeating, but suffice it to say, they are...
The Boxer’s Muscle: Serratus Anterior
Serratus anterior is often referred to as “the boxer’s muscle” because it is largely responsible...
Progress Preventers: Three Reasons Your Fitness Clients Aren’t Making Progress
Progress forward towards any fitness or health goal looks different for each individual client....
NAD+: Reprogramming the Aging Process
Clients seek out the expertise of personal trainers for a variety of reasons: to lose weight,...
Matt Veltri–NFPT Personal Trainer Spotlight
Matt Veltri is an NFPT certified personal trainer who was born and raised in Morgantown, W. Va.,...
