As personal trainers, supporting clients through life stages is essential to delivering meaningful, effective programming. Menopause—a natural, biological transition—marks a significant phase for women, often…
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Author: Brandon Hyatt
Posts by Brandon Hyatt:
Forget Functional Fitness
Functional fitness sounds innovative, superior, and relevant. Why wouldn’t you want to be functional? You may have seen an article or post claiming that you…
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Is Having a Fit Body Enough to be a Successful Personal Trainer?
As a personal trainer, having a fit body can be an impressive accomplishment, a testament to your dedication and hard work. Perhaps working out has…
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4 Steps to Empower Personal Training Clients to Master Their Solo Workouts
As a certified personal trainer, one of the most fulfilling moments is when my client tells me that they have mastered their solo workouts. As…
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Alternative Lower Back Squat Exercises to Try: Give the Low Back a Break
Do you or your personal training clients love training heavy back squats for strength, but feel the need to give the low back a break?…
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How the Les Mills Gen Z Study Can Ignite Your Personal Training Business
In 2023 Les Mills Gen Z conducted a study titled, “Gen Z Fitness: Cracking the Code” based on a survey of over 4,000 Gen Z…
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Vertical Push: Fundamental Technique, Variations, Cueing, and Modifications
Vertical push exercises command attention, both in the gym and beyond, for their ability to strengthen shoulders, fortify cores, increase confidence overhead, and instill a…
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Winning Seasoned Fitness Enthusiasts as A-List Personal Training Clients
Winning over seasoned fitness enthusiasts into new personal training clients can seem like a daunting task. They have the confidence and discipline to stick to…
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Recovery 101 for New Personal Trainers
Effective recovery strategies can significantly impact your personal training clients’ progress and overall satisfaction with their training program. Your clients rely on you as a…
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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 question: How much are personal trainers making in…
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Kabuki Strength Transformer Bar: Is it a Good Investment for Your Personal Training Studio?
The Kabuki Strength Transformer Bar is a safety squat bar that uses adjustable loading positions to change how the lift feels during use. It is…
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Exercise of the Week: Vertical Lever Row
Emphasis The primary muscles stressed in this movement are the muscles in your upper back (latissimus dorsi and rhomboids). The secondary muscles stressed are the…
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