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 activities of daily life (ADLs) have to do with it? What is Good Posture? Posture refers to the delicate balance of bones, muscles, and connective tissues as we stand, sit, and...
Health
Intermittent Fasting – Is it the right approach?
Intermittent fasting is growing in popularity for its purported benefits...
2018 Nutrition Trends – What to Watch For
Some trends and popular practices from 2017 will continue their presence in...
Exercise Science
Beat the Heat! How the Body Handles High Temps
As heatwaves sweep across the US, marking the start of summer, I was kindly...
Inversions for Fitness Clients
Inversions are a way to see the exercise world from a different angle, quite...
Moment Arms in Exercise: A Brief Introduction to the Physics of Movement
For those of you who read the word "physics" and still opened this blog, I applaud you for being...
How to Perform a Sumo Squat with Lateral Hip Rotation
When it comes to lower body development, the squat reigns supreme for hitting all the large...
Fasting and Exercise
There are a number of dedicated gym-goers who prefer to work out on an empty stomach, perhaps...
The Pelvic Girdle: How Personal Trainers Gain a Deeper Understanding of Anatomy
It's helpful for certified personal trainers to understand the bone structure and joints of the...
Fueling For Success: Pre and Post Workout Meals
In an effort to maximize energy stores during a workout, and ensure adequate recovery...
Liability Waiver Forms and Your Legal Position as a Personal Trainer
No matter how great your passion for fitness is as a trainer and despite your best intentions some...
Gunnar Walcavich: NFPT Personal Trainer Spotlight
Meet Gunnar Walcavich: brimming with grit, determination, enthusiasm, and confidence. And all this...
How to Be a Micro-Influencer on Social Media
Personal trainers are well-educated fitness professionals committed to bettering the lives of...
Understanding Hip Rotation and Abduction
Those pesky ball-and-socket joints going every which way can really confuse matters of movement,...
Heavy Metals In Protein Powders: Are They Safe to Consume Regularly?
Clients often seek out their personal trainers’ opinions on the best protein powder to consume...
Why Most Dieting Advice Fails
As professional fitness trainers, we’ve either heard the same dieting advice or have been guilty...
German Body Composition Training: The What, Why, and How
Different approaches to strength training can facilitate different body responses, especially when...
