The Gut-Brain Axis: How Physical Exercise and Stress Affect the Gut
In recent years, the concept of the “gut-brain axis” has gained widespread attention, especially as we learn more about how the gut influences our mental and emotional well-being. This bidirectional communication system between the gastrointestinal tract and the brain...
Health
Balancing the Omega Fatty Acid Ratio in the Standard American Diet
Most health and fitness professionals have come to accept the premise that...
Reading Nutrition Labels: Guiding Personal Training Clients Through Recent Changes
Nutrition plays a pivotal role in achieving fitness goals, and understanding...
Exercise Science
Incorporating Functional Training into Programming: Benefits and Techniques
Functional training mimics the movements we perform in everyday life....
Favorite, Fun and Effective Bodyweight and Resistance Band Workouts
Not having access to a fancy high-tech gym facility can no longer serve as an...
Reading Nutrition Labels: Guiding Personal Training Clients Through Recent Changes
Nutrition plays a pivotal role in achieving fitness goals, and understanding how to read a...
Collateral Vascular Damage: A Good or Bad Thing For Building Muscle?
Collateral damage refers to any unintended side effects that may result from an initially positive...
Top 2024 Health and Fitness Trends: Embracing Holistic Wellness
As we step into 2024, the landscape of health and fitness continues to evolve, driven by a growing...
Recovery 101 for New Personal Trainers
Effective recovery strategies can significantly impact your personal training clients' progress...
Coaching Body Awareness for Personal Training Clients: A Secret to Success
What has helped me to be successful as a coach from the beginning of my 20+ years career as a...
Wind Sprints: How to Effectively Train Personal Training Clients for Speed
Wind sprints have secured a prominent place among today’s vast array of personal training options....
Winning Seasoned Fitness Enthusiasts as A-List Personal Training Clients
Winning over seasoned fitness enthusiasts into new personal training clients can seem like a...
Getting Started as a Personal Trainer
Whether you have graduated with an exercise science degree or are jumping into the personal...
Stretching and Improving Flexibility: Everything Personal Trainers Need to Know
Flexibility training is comprised of many stretching approaches and should be an integral part of...
Fun, Functional Movement for Young Clients With Limb Weakness
Lower limb weakness can present in children and young people who are diagnosed with muscular...
This Sweet Truth May Turn Your Protein Shake Sour: The Effects of Artificial Sweeteners
Is it possible for a “clean” protein source to work against your muscle-gaining goals and harbor...
Rucking: A Weighted Hike for Health and Fitness
The military’s practice of marching with a weighted pack on one’s back, or “rucking”, aims to...
