Wind Sprints: How to Effectively Train Personal Training Clients for Speed
Wind sprints have secured a prominent place among today’s vast array of personal training options. Consisting of a series of top-speed running spurts, followed by “recovery” walking, wind sprints offer a multitude of benefits. Changing particular variables of the...
Health
Breaking Food Addiction
Do you ever go out to eat and find that bread basket too irresistible to stay...
Emotional Awareness Could Lead to Healthier Eating Habits, Study Suggests
Placing an emphasis on mindful -- rather than mindless -- eating could lead to...
Exercise Science
Oxidative Stress: Fighting the Free Radical Damage
Both scientific and anecdotal evidence consistently indicates that more active...
Power of the Plank
I have been a strong proponent of the plank for many years. It’s no-impact,...
Seizure Safety: Exercise and the Epileptic Client
Exercise can benefit the epileptic client. Over 2.5 million Americans are currently living with...
Understanding Charley Horses and Cramping During Exercise
There is more than one way to approach muscles cramps. Massage is one way to help relax the...
Massaging Fitness Clients
Can you massage personal training clients? A certain amount of physical touch is common practice...
The Importance of Activity for Children with Special Needs
Exercise programs and physical fitness centers need to accommodate children with special needs....
The Dark Side of Extreme Fat Loss
Extreme fat loss causes an emotional hangover that lingers--a quality certified personal trainers...
Understanding The Dangers of Carbonated Beverages
Are your client's bubbles getting them into trouble? Carbonated beverages remain the single most...
How to Help Athletes Overcome Fear
Fear is powerful. It is as powerful as confidence. Unfortunately, fear begets a very different...
5 Creative Warm Up Ideas for Working Out
There is more to warming-up than just preparing the physical body to exercise. The mind benefits...
Answering Fitness Client Questions Confidently
You can spill everything you know about a given topic when a client asks a question, you can make...
Time Restricted Eating and Autophagy
“The best of all medicines is resting and fasting.” – Benjamin Franklin What if there was a way to...
Coaching the Hinge vs. the Squat
Personal trainers are generally adept at recognizing the value of different movements on the body,...
Feldenkrais – A Contemporary Mind-Body Technique
Feldenkrais is one of many popular forms of mind-body exercise that could supplement your fitness...
