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 toxic chemicals and artificial sweeteners? The answer may terrify personal trainers and their clients; the details are quite disturbing. Numerous protein supplements...
Health
Stress Busting Foods
One of the most beneficial ways to reduce stress and nourish the soul is by...
Supporting Clients Through Potlucks and Parties
Keeping clients true and consistent to health and nutrition goals is possible...
Exercise Science
Forearm Flexor Anatomy: Locating the Flexors of the Wrist and Fingers
The flexors of the wrist and fingers are used every time a dumbbell is curled,...
Muscle Memory
What happens when you repeat a pattern over a span of time, be it a movement...
Leverage SMR For Longer Lasting And More Efficient Results
We as fitness professionals most likely employ self-myofascial release (SMR) or static release...
Understanding Cavitation and Tension Adjustments: What’s all that cracking and popping?
Snapping hips, crackling knees, popping knuckles...all part of the human experience. Fully...
Kettlebell Drills You Haven’t Tried Yet
If you are a personal trainer looking to add variety and excitement to your workouts, give these...
Pedal into the Peloton World
Technology is changing the way many Americans exercise today. From Smartwatches to virtual class...
Micro-HIIT: Exercise Efficiently On A Time Crunch
Maximizing results in the gym may seem all about how many grueling hours we exercise. However, new...
Inversion Tables: Are They Worth It?
To invert or not to invert, that's the question! I bought an inversion table last year because the...
Bodyweight Training for Holiday Travel
Traveling during the holidays might give clients a great excuse to skip their workouts. The...
How Naturopathic Medicine Can Alleviate Pain Or Chronic Symptoms
Naturopathic doctors can be an asset to a personal trainer's network, especially when it comes to...
Develop Abs Without “Ab Day”
"Core strength" has certainly been a fitness buzz phrase for years, and although the science has...
Is Yoga A Religious Practice?
Those unfamiliar with the practice Yoga and its foundation may have several preconceived notions,...
Promo Items and Merchandise for Your Fitness Business
Whether you are looking to grow your fitness business, get your name out in your community, or...
Spinning or Cycling: Are You “In” or “Out”?
The choice between indoor cycling classes and riding outdoors, on the road or weaving up and down...