Giving DNA its Due: Designing a Genetically-Based Workout Program
As personal trainers -- and those aspiring to the field -- surely know, every client with whom we interact deserves a personalized program in order to achieve results. The stepping stones on this path had previously included strength training, nutrition and exercises...
Health
Offering Cooking Demonstrations for Fitness Clients
Hands-on experience in prepping healthy and balanced meals is beneficial for...
What is Clean Eating?
To some, "clean eating" it means eating nothing but raw foods. To others, it...
Exercise Science
The Importance of Programming Exercise Regressions
I always say a skilled personal trainer is not about being hard or tough but...
Cardiovascular Health and Fitness
The cardiovascular system is foundational to exercise, and our understanding...
Water In, Water out: The Value of Sweating and Hydrating
Sweating is our body’s natural cooling system. It keeps our temperature in check working on an...
Are Your Clients Sabotaging Their Fitness Efforts?
Most fitness clients have loosely defined, but well-intended, fitness goals that they hope to...
Harnessing BDNF: How Exercise Can Improve Brain Function
The effects of exercise are far-reaching when it comes to overall health and wellness, and science...
How to Execute a Hip Bridge
When you walk into the gym, there is no shortage of glute exercises being done in every corner of...
Ten Reasons Why Start-up Fitness Studios Fail
Opening your own fitness studio is a complicated and challenging task. To be successful, you must...
How to Create Your Niche as a Personal Trainer
Personal training is becoming a more and more popular career choice. As the market becomes more...
What is Flexible Dieting?
Flexibility. But I'm not talking about joint flexibility here, but the kind of flexibility that...
Words Have Power: Enhance Trainer-Client Relationships With Better Word Choices
If we don't stop and think about the words we speak or even write, we may inflict harm we don't...
Cupid Countdown: How Trainers Can Teach Clients to Appreciate Their Bodies
Valentine’s Day is approaching and love is in the air. Love yourself. Love someone else. Either...
The Success Triad: A 3D Approach to Setting Fit Pro Business Goals
At the start of a new year, as fit pros, we support our current list of clients to renew their...
Helping Athletes Recover From Overtraining Syndrome
Personal trainers may occasionally work with clients who consistently push themselves too hard and...
Is Your Libido Losing to Your Workouts?
The majority of avid exercisers make the mistake of monitoring muscle soreness when deciding...
