Training Clients with Plantar Fasciopathy-Related Pain
Plantar fasciitis is a common foot injury that affects the heel and is worsened by weight-bearing activity. Despite the name, plantar fasciitis is now called plantar fasciopathy because the mechanism is not caused by primary inflammation but rather by degeneration of...
Health
Personal Training Client Nutrition: 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Did you know that the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) are updated by...
Consequences of a Low-Carb Intake
Personal trainers need to be prepared to properly educate their clients on all...
Exercise Science
Pelvic Floor Training: Men need it, too
Certified Personal Trainers may work with women and men who discreetly share...
Understanding Muscle Fibers and Function: The Foundation of Being a Personal Trainer
To become a personal trainer who is equipped with the knowledge necessary to...
Grunting: Is it Gain or Strain?
Hang out in a gym, especially in a weight room, and you’ll likely hear some grunting. The guttural...
How to Do Sandbag Cleans
As we age, we lose nearly twice the amount of power as we lose strength. Every decade after 40...
Pre-hab and Rehabilitiation Interventions
Pre-hab is becoming more of a fitness buzzword as the worlds of physical therapy and personal...
The Importance of Personal Trainer Professionalism and Communication in the Fitness Industry
Professionalism and communication may well be the most important qualities distinguishing truly...
Hula Hoop Workout Routine for Beginners
Step aside, dumbbells, there’s a new kid on the block. Hula hoops might look like toys, but they...
Motivating Yourself Along With Your Clients: Two Sides of The Same Coin
A large part of being a coach/personal trainer is keeping your clients motivated, but motivating...
How to Start a Fitness Podcast
Podcasts are one of the quickest growing opportunities for fitness professionals to share their...
Exercise and Depression: How Personal Trainers Can Make an Impact
Depression is the "common cold" of psychological disorders. The World Health Organization...
How to Add Healthy Calories to Meals – Ideas to Share with Fitness Clients
The world of diet culture primarily focuses on telling individuals to “reduce”, “limit”,...
Nutritional Periodization: Fueling for the Work Ahead
Prudent nutrition plays a key role in promoting personal training clients' hypertrophy, power, and...
Reminders About Common Diet Culture Messages
As a personal trainer, educator, and health coach, my students will express what they hear or...
Grace Edwards–NFPT Personal Trainer Spotlight
Meet Lady Grace Edwards. Born and raised in England of Jamaican parents, Grace grew up there until...
