Personal Trainers: Don’t Over-do Exercise Variety
Is exercise variety key to progress?As new personal trainers, we often think a completely new workout with a wide exercise variety is what our clients want. We want to seem relevant and knowledgeable with a significant repository of exercises. However, is there such a...
Health
Amino Acids and Muscle Tissue: What Personal Trainers Need to Know
After amino acids have been taken up into muscle tissue, they serve two basic purposes with respect to muscle conditioning.
Balancing the Omega Fatty Acid Ratio in the Standard American Diet
Most health and fitness professionals have come to accept the premise that...
Exercise Science
The Future of Fitness: Eyes Open to Emerging Trends and Technologies
We all recall the images and stories surrounding fitness pioneer Jack LaLanne....
Steroids and Diabetes: The Potentially Lethal Duo
In almost all gyms and fitness centers across the country, trainers will find...
Amino Acids and Muscle Tissue: What Personal Trainers Need to Know
Amino acids, often referred to as the "building blocks of protein" are abundant in nature and in...
Balancing the Omega Fatty Acid Ratio in the Standard American Diet
Most health and fitness professionals have come to accept the premise that more omega-3 fatty...
The NFPT Blog Has a New Home! Welcome to Personal Trainer Today!
The National Federation of Professional Trainers is thrilled to announce the home of our esteemed...
Blood Clots and Anticoagulants: Training Clients on Blood Thinners
As personal trainers, our training renders us well-versed in the subtleties of tweaking clients’...
Weight Loss Drugs Crash the Health and Fitness Industry: What Personal Trainers Should Know
As a personal trainer, you may have heard of the weight loss drugs that have hit the market in the...
Kabuki Transformer Bar: Is it a Good Investment for Your Personal Training Studio?
The Kabuki Transformer Bar is a safety squat bar that uses adjustable loading positions to change...
What Is the Optimal Training Volume and Intensity for Strength Gains? Is More Actually Less?
Volume, frequency, and load all factor into a successful resistance training program. Many...
How Much Do Personal Trainers Make? A Breakdown of Recent Industry Reports and Trends
As we step into 2024, the fitness industry landscape continues to evolve, and with it comes the...
Reading Nutrition Labels: Guiding Personal Training Clients Through Recent Changes
Nutrition plays a pivotal role in achieving fitness goals, and understanding how to read a...
Collateral Vascular Damage: A Good or Bad Thing For Building Muscle?
Collateral damage refers to any unintended side effects that may result from an initially positive...
Top 2024 Health and Fitness Trends: Embracing Holistic Wellness
As we step into 2024, the landscape of health and fitness continues to evolve, driven by a growing...
Recovery 101 for New Personal Trainers
Effective recovery strategies can significantly impact your personal training clients' progress...
