Exercise Benefits for Clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by challenges in social interaction, communication, and repetitive behaviors. While there is no cure for autism, various interventions can significantly improve quality of life. Emerging...
Health
Meal Prepping for Success
Prudent planning ensures the best possible outcome when embarking upon...
Chew on This: Why Mastication is Important for Fitness Clients
For most people, the topic of mastication is about as sexy as watching Phoenix...
Exercise Science
Understanding and Training the Quadriceps
Given that the quadriceps muscles are the largest muscle complex in the body,...
Metabolic Syndrome and Safety Markers for Fitness Clients
Why do personal training clients often feel as though or perceive that they...
The Difference Between Pain and Discomfort
“That hurts!” We’ve likely all heard our clients express some experience of pain or discomfort....
What is Moxibustion?
Moxibustion is a form of Chinese medicine that’s been around for thousands of years. Yet, many...
5 Fitness Myths That Need to Die
As with any field of study there are overstatements, assumptions, misinterpretations of evidence...
Replacing Screen Time with Relaxing Bedtime Activities
This one single sleep habit can significantly improve your clients' daytime energy (as it is...
Susan Slavinski–NFPT Personal Trainer Spotlight
Meet Susan Slavinski. Hailing from Palm Beach, Florida, Susan is a lady with a kick-ass exterior...
Real-Life Skills Transfer to Personal Training
Transferable skills refer to those actions that we can apply across various industries and roles....
Constructive Use of Proper Fueling: Pre- or Post-Workout Carbohydrates
When anticipating a morning workout, the timing of nutrient intake ranks as one of the most hotly...
Are There Bad Exercises?
We've all heard it from someone before about various movements: "Ugh, that'll wreck your...
Being Consistent In Exercise: How Personal Trainers Emphasize the Importance of Consistency
Every personal trainer knows unequivocally that being consistent in exercise and diet is most...
Instilling Routine: Long-term Training Leads to Lasting Lifestyle Changes
If you do something long enough, it will eventually stick with you. This goes for...
Best Personal Training Software and Platforms
As most personal trainers have been forced out of in-person training for most of 2020 discovered,...
Lengthen and Strengthen with a Weights-Pilates Format
When personal trainers hear the word “Pilates” specific images may be conjured up, such as a quiet...
