Why Sleep and Recovery Is So Important For Personal Training Clients
In pursuit of the perfect body, many people focus on things like workout routines and supplements, however, many fail to consider another vital component of training-recovery. Remember that training is the stimulus to which the body adapts, but sufficient rest is essential to allow time for the adaptations to take place.
Health
Can You Reach Fitness Goals With a Clean Kitchen?
We've all heard about clean eating. Taking this one step further, is the state...
To Meal Plan or Not to Meal Plan
You just signed a new client for six months of personal training sessions. One...
Exercise Science
The Air Pressure is On: Running Against the Barometer
For years, athletes both recreational and professional have accepted the fact...
How to Leverage NEAT to Help Fitness Clients Burn More Calories Throughout the Day
Teaching clients how to leverage NEAT may be the missing piece to the puzzle...
The Dangerous Difference Between Ketosis and Ketoacidosis
With the ketogenic diet being among popular "weight loss" diets today, learning how the fat-fueled...
Are Water Alternatives Healthy?
With so many varieties of hydration available on store shelves today, how do we determine if...
5 Tips on How to Critique Research and Fitness Articles
It can be mind-numbing for a personal trainer to know how to critique research and draw...
Training the Diabetic Client
The effects of diabetes may be ameliorated by a well-designed exercise program, giving personal...
Three Essential Exercises to Improve Every Client’s Mobility
There will likely always be room for improvement with regard to the fitness client's mobility, so...
Yoga Essentials for Fitness Professionals
Personal trainers can incorporate yoga into a fitness program and more easily navigate the many...
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Exercise Fatigue– What Personal Trainers Need to Know
Because the symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, or myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS), can be...
Medication and Exercise: Interactions and Implications
Millions of Americans currently take prescribed medications to manage various chronic conditions...
Discerning Disordered Eating from Eating Disorders
Encountering a personal training client with disordered eating, which can be distinct from...
Changing Your Mind About Fitness: The Benefits of Meditation on Exercise
Approaching exercise solely from a physical perspective without exploring the benefits of...
Are Sports Drinks Necessary for Fitness Clients?
Sports drinks are popular training aides, but they may not be the best form of hydration for...
Build Your Brand by Forming a Fitness Community
Forming a strong community bond with and between your clients and neighbors can help reinforce...