Wellness and the Nootropic Brain Boost
From caffeinated coffee to ayurvedic herbs, nootropic substances keep popping up in relation to overall wellness. Here we shall delve into the topic, highlighting some of the more common nootropics and whether they may confer any benefit to you and your clients....
Health
Understanding The Dangers of Carbonated Beverages
Are your client's bubbles getting them into trouble? Carbonated beverages...
Time Restricted Eating and Autophagy
“The best of all medicines is resting and fasting.” – Benjamin Franklin What...
Exercise Science
Using Suspension Straps
Have you tried using suspension straps in your training sessions? The hanging...
Forearm Extensor Anatomy: Locating the Extensors of the Wrist and Fingers
The extensors of the wrist and fingers are used during planks, when playing...
Fat Loss Versus Weight Loss
America seems obsessed with “weight loss” everywhere you look. Unfortunately, this concept is too...
Scope of Practice for the Fitness Professional: Massage Therapy
It’s not uncommon for fitness clients to request massages or trigger point release from their...
Deficit Training: Getting Creative With Progressive Overloading
If you’ve got an advanced client looking to spice up their strength training routine, deficit...
Learn The Frankenstein Squat To Master The Front Squat
Halloween is kind of my favorite, so I couldn't pass up the opportunity to include a classic...
Core Training Versus Core Strengthening: Is There A Difference?
The true foundation of a personal training client's fitness success is that their journey aligns...
The Planes of Motion: Creating a 3D Approach to Personal Training
The human body is meant to move in all directions – forward, backward, side to side, up, down, and...
Muscle Activation: What It Is and How to Program It
If you're a fitness professional you may have heard the term "muscle activation" or have even used...
Sneezin’ Season: Should You Exercise When Sick?
Have you been suffering too many colds this season? Is your “healthy” exercise program...
Creatine Supplementation: Everything You Need to Know
Most fitness enthusiasts who have had their sights set high on muscle growth have certainly heard...
Liver Health Awareness: The Risks of Supplement Toxicity
For many years, research has suggested that many commonly used bodybuilding supplements pose a...
Fears and Frights – Addressing Your Fitness Clients’ Biopsychosocial Barriers
October is traditionally a time for beers and fears, but while Bavarian festivals abound and...
Spot Reduction: Discussing What’s Actually Possible With Fitness Clients
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if a person could get rid of excess fat found on one specific part of...
