Overuse Injuries vs. Traumatic Injuries
In the realm of athletic performance, injuries are an unfortunate yet common occurrence. These injuries are generally categorized into two primary types: traumatic injuries and overuse injuries. Understanding the distinctions between these categories is crucial for...
Health
The Truth About Collagen: Incomplete Protein, Incomplete Anabolism
Collagen supplements have recently entered the ring as a contender for...
How to Support Cellular Health: The Five “R’s”
Materials in our environment can have an alarming impact on our health: our...
Exercise Science
The Gut Microbiome and Our Health
Perhaps the time-worn expression “having a gut feeling” holds more potency...
Personal Training Heart Attack Survivors
Over the last 24 years, I have trained at least a dozen men who’ve survived a heart attack, and I’d like to share some of my experience with these men, as well as information from medical authorities.
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.,...
Animal Yoga: Why Everyone Should Try It
Yoga with cats, dogs, goats, or whichever animal helps people get moving and headed towards their...
Combatting February Backslide: Keeping Your Clients Engaged
The January resolutioners are out in full gym force for about a month or so. As February arrives...
Terminal Thoughts for Fit Feet
Our two feet are, by definition, the terminals of our legs. As much of our quality of life depends...
Five Physiological Tips For Sleep
Sleep, although a natural process, is a really complex one, not always coming "naturally". In a...
Hiking Rim-to-Rim in a Single Day: Conquering the Grand Canyon
With the new year getting into full swing at gyms across the country, personal trainers may hear...
