Top 10 Ideas for Trainers and Their Post-Menopausal Clients
Fitness encompasses more than a woman’s physical body. It extends to her emotions, her spirit, and her unique definition of self. Women deserve to celebrate their lives at any age; however, when the “change of life” years creep in, many females struggle to discover...
Health
Heavy Metals In Protein Powders: Are They Safe to Consume Regularly?
Clients often seek out their personal trainers’ opinions on the best protein...
Protein Bar Roundup: The Best and the Worst
Are your clients looking to refuel after a challenging workout, bulk up for a...
Exercise Science
Recognizing and Correcting Gluteal Dysfunction
Gluteal dysfunction can be a common problem among our personal training...
The Importance of Post-Workout Meal Timing: Myth or Mandatory?
Prudent personal trainers know that both training stimuli and nutrient...
Intermittent Fasting: Choosing the Best Approach
It’s no secret that the health and fitness community is fraught with misinformation and fad diets....
Functional Movement Assessments for Fitness Clients
Up until the early '90s, fitness assessments consisted of measuring body fat, upper/lower body...
Sharpening Your Virtual Fitness Coaching Skills
It is an interesting time to be (or become) a fitness professional. As a result of the novel...
When Should a Trainer Hire a Trainer?
Why would a trainer hire a trainer? Not to work for him or her, but to be coached in the same way...
Building a Strong Core Foundation
A house requires a strong foundation to remain standing. So, too, does the human body. Help your...
Jenna Mastrouni–NFPT Personal Trainer Spotlight
Meet Jenna, an NFPT certified trainer and yoga teacher. She's a 27 year old mom from Maryland, and...
Jumping Rope: Benefits and Implementation
Whether you're looking to expand your personal training repertoire or want to offer group fitness...
Highlighting HILIT: High-Intensity, Low-Impact Training
As the population of fitness enthusiasts over the age of 50 continues to grow, trends must keep...
How Your Ears and Poor Hearing Affect Balance
A convenient place to tuck stray hair, holders to display chic jewelry, the means of hearing a...
Preparation Tips for Reopening a Gym
Sometimes gyms close temporarily and a plan to reopen can bring a sense of assurance as well as...
Nerve Glides: Flossing Away Pain
Often we instruct our personal training clients to help work out muscular tension and pain with...
No Gym Equipment? Three Training Strategies for Fitness Clients
Shelter-in-place orders have forced our clients to train away from their gym that may result in a...