Modifications to Contraindicated Exercises: Playing It Safe in the Gym
Many of the traditional exercises which we either learned en route to getting certified, or along the way from various industry leaders and professionals, have the potential to cause injury. While controversy does exist among professionals, biomechanical research...
Health
Mycoprotein for Muscle Growth
The need for sustainable food proteins, a focal point of interest among...
Amino Acids and Muscle Tissue: What Personal Trainers Need to Know
After amino acids have been taken up into muscle tissue, they serve two basic purposes with respect to muscle conditioning.
Exercise Science
Embracing The Skin You’re In: Eating and Training for Body Types
Each individual arrives at the gym with his own unique somatotype, or body...
Thinking of Branching Out? Learn About BCAA Supplementation
In September of 2024, we presented an article highlighting the pro’s and cons...
Wellness and the Nootropic Brain Boost
From caffeinated coffee to ayurvedic herbs, nootropic substances keep popping up in relation to...
Mycoprotein for Muscle Growth
The need for sustainable food proteins, a focal point of interest among agricultural scientists...
Understanding the Dangers of Skin Cancer: How Personal Trainers Can Advise Clients
As certified health and exercise professionals, we have a unique opportunity to play a vital role...
Getting Hired As A Personal Trainer: Tips From Fitness Industry Leaders and Potential Employers
Getting hired as a personal trainer in the fitness industry can be nerve-wracking and confusing...
Pitfalls and Disadvantages of Personal Training Career: Reality Check for Prospective Fitness Trainers
You have just decided you want to pursue a Personal Trainer certification --- congratulations!...
Jason Fitzgerald–NFPT Personal Trainer Spotlight
Meet Jason Fitzgerald of Burlington, Vermont. With over 20 years as a NFPT-CPT and exercise...
Eye Color and Ocular Health: Keeping An “Eye” On Pain Tolerance
Aside from the blessing of vision, our eyes hold a wealth of information, from athletic abilities...
Amino Acids and Muscle Tissue: What Personal Trainers Need to Know
Amino acids, often referred to as the "building blocks of protein" are abundant in nature and in...
Balancing the Omega Fatty Acid Ratio in the Standard American Diet
Most health and fitness professionals have come to accept the premise that more omega-3 fatty...
The NFPT Blog Has a New Home! Welcome to Personal Trainer Today!
The National Federation of Professional Trainers is thrilled to announce the home of our esteemed...
Blood Clots and Anticoagulants: Training Clients on Blood Thinners
As personal trainers, our training renders us well-versed in the subtleties of tweaking clients’...
Weight Loss Drugs Crash the Health and Fitness Industry: What Personal Trainers Should Know
As a personal trainer, you may have heard of the weight loss drugs that have hit the market in the...
