Mind-Body Interventions for Stress Reduction: A Comparative Analysis of Yoga, Meditation, and Tai Chi
In today’s fast-paced world, stress has become an inevitable part of daily life, affecting both mental and physical well-being. The quest for effective stress-reduction techniques has led to the widespread adoption of mind-body interventions such as yoga, meditation,...
Health
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...
The Gut Microbiome and Our Health
Perhaps the time-worn expression “having a gut feeling” holds more potency...
Exercise Science
Wellness and Fitness: Different Sides of the Same Coin
In our daily attempts to live healthy and productive lives, it helps to...
Personal Trainers Can Positively Influence Public Health Initiatives
Physical inactivity, and the health problems that follow in its wake, recently...
Vertical Push: Fundamental Technique, Variations, Cueing, and Modifications
Vertical push exercises command attention, both in the gym and beyond, for their ability to...
Positive Body Image Marketing in Personal Training
For any fitness enthusiast interested in breaking into the fitness industry and become a personal...
Seasonal Affective Disorder: How Personal Trainers Can Help Clients See the Light
For winter sports enthusiasts, the onset of colder weather signals the beginning of snow-related...
How the Les Mills Gen Z Study Can Ignite Your Personal Training Business
In 2023 Les Mills Gen Z conducted a study titled, “Gen Z Fitness: Cracking the Code” based on a...
Alternative Lower Back Squat Exercises to Try: Give the Low Back a Break
Do you or your personal training clients love training heavy back squats for strength, but feel...
The Jason Voorhees Workout
The 6'5" 303 pound Jason Voorhees was not a small guy. He was, of course, much smaller when, at...
Activities of Daily Life and Posture: What Personal Trainers Need to Know
How much does our personal training clients' posture truly affect back pain? And what do...
Get More Personal Training Clients – A Three Week Challenge
Getting more personal training clients is all about consistency and creativity. It is quite...
Myostatin: Medical Breakthrough May Lead Athletes Astray
Any serious athlete knows that good results take time. Dedication to training, proper nutrition,...
Gut Reaction: Neurotransmitters Serotonin, Dopamine, and Gut Health Synergy
The gut, aside from its primary role in absorption, blood sugar regulation, and nutrient...
The Gut Microbiome and Our Health
Perhaps the time-worn expression “having a gut feeling” holds more potency than any of us...
4 Steps to Empower Personal Training Clients to Master Their Solo Workouts
As a certified personal trainer, one of the most fulfilling moments is when my client tells me...
