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Author: Angie Pattengale
Posts by Angie Pattengale:
U.S. Adults Getting Wider around the Middle
The paunch. The front porch. The beer belly. Call it what you will, but the rate of occurrence of abdominal obesity in U.S. adults appears…
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Use Your Step Counter App
Do you have one of those nifty step counter apps? Do you pay attention to it? Do you set a daily goal? If not, maybe…
READ MOREEndurance – not just a benefit of good cardio
Endurance is a theme for life…a theme for us all. For personal trainers, you know what endurance means when it comes to cardiovascular fitness. When…
READ MORENFPT Trainer and Expedition Hiker: follow his journey on the Appalachian Trail
Coming in January 2016, NFPT will, for the first time, feature one of our own Certified Personal Trainers whose sport is Expedition Hiking. We will…
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Club Paparazzi: Expecting vs. Respecting Privacy in the Gym
*It was bound to happen. A snapshot in time, taken in the most private of moments (in the club locker room..the shower no less!) and…
READ MOREYour Brain: An overview of brain function
The brain is fascinating, to say the least. We take for granted the many complicated functions that it performs every second of every day –…
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Fitness Conventions, Trade Shows, Summits: Learning Activities Get You Continuing Education Credits
Personal trainers and those aspiring to become personal trainers can further their knowledge in many ways, including attending conventions and trade shows. As an organization,…
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Can I Get a Personal Trainer Certification Online?
Some certification exams can be completed entirely online and you can print your certificate at home. These types of certifications are not accredited, they do…
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How to Help Athletes Overcome Fear
Fear is powerful. It is as powerful as confidence. Unfortunately, fear begets a very different result. Fear is often the result of a bad experience,…
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Exercises for Personal Trainers Working with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Clients
People diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) are often overlooked as candidates for a solid and rewarding fitness program. For many years they have been told…
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Liability Insurance Coverage for In-Home Virtual Personal Training
In a time when virtual training is a necessary business move and keeps you working doing what you love, we’re here to ease your mind…
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