Health Hazards of Traveling for Business
Most people know that if they exercise and eat right they will have a healthier lifestyle. However, sometimes our jobs, family and other commitments prohibit us from working out or cooking healthful meals. If you add the burden of frequent business travelling, the odds of poorer health further increase. The Journal of Occupational and Environmental […]
Is Niche Training Worthwhile?
In our society there are many diverse groups of people ranging in age, gender and fitness level. As fitness professionals, we learn to train each group differently based on their needs in order to increase their fitness level and to improve their function. Over the past few years, many health professionals have made a decision […]
Women and Weight Training
Women and weight training is something that isn’t usually observed. Many women are afraid to lift weights because they are worried that they will get too bulky and look masculine. Only 16.5% of American women met the 2010 recommendations for adequate aerobic and strength training set forth by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. […]
Strength Training for Children
Strength training offers many benefits to all types of children and adolescents. Strength training is a type of exercise and conditioning that focuses on the use of resistance to build strength, endurance and size of the skeletal muscles1. When done properly, strength training can improve sports performance, protect against sports-related injuries, increase muscular strength and […]
The Benefits of Exercise
It is common knowledge that exercising has many health benefits, yet according to the Center of Disease Prevention, over half the US population does not exercise; only 48 % of adults meet the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines. This is mind-boggling, considering how physical activity positively effects health and improves the quality of life. Physical activity […]
All Trainers Are Not Created Equal
Most of the people that work with a trainer feel that their trainer is “the best.” I have never met anyone who doesn’t rave about his or her trainer, especially if he/she has been working with them for a substantial period of time. Part of the training experience is the camaraderie and trust formed between […]
Keep Your Personal Training Clients Over Christmas
The gym industry is predictably slow at certain times of the year. Usually, clients become inconsistent during the summer months and during the holiday season. From Thanksgiving to Christmas, people are bombarded with extra family commitments, work functions, parties and travel. Many people do not make going to the gym a priority during this time. […]
The New Trend of Small Group Personal Training
Sometimes it can be difficult to sell individual personal training sessions. One-on-one personal training can range from $70-$150 per hour, which can add up to big bucks for those people who do not have disposable incomes. Even when potential clients have been educated on the importance of training, they may consider it an unnecessary luxury […]
Function is as Important as Being Fit
The majority of clients hire personal trainers to help them reach their goals of fitness. People want to lose weight, tighten, tone and improve their general cardiovascular fitness. Rarely do people come to trainers to help them with back pain, knee problems or shoulder issues. Instead, they go to doctors, acupuncturists, chiropractors and physical therapists […]
Sitting: the New Smoking
Sitting is a tremendous health hazard, and the average American sits for eight hours per day. It is really important to address the issues that arise from sitting and to examine your clients’ daily activities outside the gym. Clients spend the majority of their day at work or home and the work done in the […]