Understanding the Consequences of #fitspiration – How Influencers’ Use of Social Media Can Negatively Impact Body Image
Insufficient physical activity remains a major public health concern, heightening the risk of a multitude of health concerns as well as negatively impacting mental health. Many far-reaching public health campaigns attempt to promote physical activity. Online social...
Health
Kicking COVID-19 Illness: How to Handle and Recover from SARS-CoV-2
As the majority of Americans are at risk of coming in contact with COVID-19 we...
Vitamin and Mineral Nutrition: Signs of Deficiency and Toxicity
Vitamins are classified as “micronutrients” are necessary components to basic...
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...
Inflammation: Hero or Villain? (Or Both?)
Trainers must be aware of, and address both the hero and villain aspects of post-exercise...
How Nitric Oxide Improves Muscular Contractions
Though the exact method remains somewhat unclear, dietary nitrate (a source of nitric oxide or NO)...
Chakra Energy and Spiritual Healing
“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be...
Daily Goals
Simple daily goals eventually form long-term lifestyle change. Setting them is a cognizant...
Seven Jump Rope Tricks to Step Up Your Game
From little girls in the schoolyard to big, burly boxers, jump rope is a universally popular and...
The Positive Side of Procrastination
Could there be a positive side to procrastination? Generally, the answer is expected to be "no", ...
Gym Membership Deductions Personal Trainers Should Know
“Is my gym membership fee tax-deductible?” This inquiry pops up more often than one would think...
James Martini–NFPT Personal Trainer Spotlight
James Martini is 22 years old, born in Brooklyn, New York and currently living in Jackson, New...
Planks or Crunches: Which is Better?
A strong core is the foundation of proper movement patterns, injury prevention, and athletic...
Mighty Warriors of Muay Thai
The ancient martial art of Muay Thai, practiced the world over, definitely qualifies as a most...
6 Factors That Affect Health Separate from Body Size or Weight
When weight loss is the only goal for a personal training client, it’s natural for them to focus...
The Air Pressure is On: Running Against the Barometer
For years, athletes both recreational and professional have accepted the fact that running at...
