Giving DNA its Due: Designing a Genetically-Based Workout Program
As personal trainers -- and those aspiring to the field -- surely know, every client with whom we interact deserves a personalized program in order to achieve results. The stepping stones on this path had previously included strength training, nutrition and exercises...
Health
Unintended Consequences of “Clean Eating” for Fitness Clients
"Clean eating" has become yet another fitness buzz phrase as of late. I...
How Nitric Oxide Improves Muscular Contractions
Though the exact method remains somewhat unclear, dietary nitrate (a source of...
Exercise Science
10 Best Exercises to Build a Better Squat
The squat is a true test of lower body strength. Any serious commercial,...
Benefits of Plank: Emerging Research on Strength and Immune Function
Recent research has shown there to be even more benefits of plank exercise...
How Exercise and Diet Influence Key Hormones and Metabolism
How physical activity and diet change our personal training clients' bodies is indeed top of mind...
Diet Culture Lies Debunked
Diet culture is loud. It’s pervasive. It’s promoted and celebrated by individuals who are (mostly)...
Forearm Flexor Anatomy: Locating the Flexors of the Wrist and Fingers
The flexors of the wrist and fingers are used every time a dumbbell is curled, a treadmill bar is...
Five Things Never to Say to a Personal Trainer
If you've been in the fitness industry long enough, you may field questions that would make any...
Decisions, Decisions: Making Decisions About Health and Fitness
In the realm of fitness and wellness, much of our new clients' judgment may rely on anecdotal...
The Perks of Plant-Based Protein
The word “protein” hails from the Greek proteios, meaning “of prime importance”. Throughout...
Functional Gait Assessment: Performance Precursor and Disease Marker
Gait can be a four-letter word with unfortunate consequences if one's stride becomes disorderly or...
Percussive Massage Guns and Performance
Technology is now at the disposal of all industries, and the fitness industry is no exception. Now...
Muscle Memory
What happens when you repeat a pattern over a span of time, be it a movement or even a thought?...
The Customer Journey: What is It and How Can It Boost Your Business?
When marketing your business, it is essential to understand that there is a beginning, middle, and...
Smoothie Science
Smoothies are a popular breakfast item that many personal trainers and clients alike enjoy. These...
Train the Core Without Crunching
It’s a popular fitness belief that the “core” is all about the abs – the anterior compartment of...
