Is it ethical to recommend alcohol to our clients? An important aspect of professional personal training includes reminding clients of how important clean eating and…
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Author: Cathleen Kronemer
Posts by Cathleen Kronemer:
The Big Reveal: What a Client Wants
Those who spend a considerable amount of time and money on our services hold the keys to the most valuable knowledge we can absorb as…
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Tweaking the Training Tempo to Get Results
When the desired or expected results aren’t happening it’s time to try something different. Especially if someone is working maximally. More is not always the…
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Does Exercise Improve Sleep Apnea?
We all know that exercise, sleep, and health are interconnected. Exercise can certainly improve sleep apnea, but to what extent and under what circumstances? Knowing…
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Physical Activity in Low-Income Communities
What happens when certified personal trainers provide exercise possibilities are brought to marginalized and underserved communities? According to the US Census Bureau, the number of…
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Does Exercise Help Restless Leg Syndrome?
The right exercise at the right time can make a difference for clients suffering from RLS. “Purposeful movement” is typically seen as a healthy endeavor,…
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Exercise and Your Immune System
Your “healthy” exercise program might be ruining your immune system. If you or your clients have been consistently feeling exhausted and drained after workouts or…
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How to Break Client’s Momentum in Strength Training
“Cheating” with momentum while strength training may feel appropriate in the moment, but ultimately you are only cheating yourself out of long-term gains. As personal trainers,…
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Women and Weightlifting: The Good, The Bad, and the Truth
Knowing how to approach women and weightlifting can be viewed as a niche skillset in the fitness industry. Many women still fear building “muscle” when…
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Training Clients With Down Syndrome: A Mutually Rewarding Experience
Inclusion programs offered at gyms and community centers nationwide are gaining recognition as successful tools of empowerment for individuals with special needs. Down Syndrome, or…
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Does Strength Training Pair Well With Concurrent Conditioning?
Ideally, strength training and conditioning are done on separate days to maximize strength capacity, but if they must be squeezed in together there is a…
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Should Personal Trainers Recommend BCAA’s to Their Clients?
Have the “Protein Police” been dethroned by the Ace of Amino Acids, BCAA’s? The functioning and cultivating of skeletal muscle lies at the core of…
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