As with any field of study there are overstatements, assumptions, misinterpretations of evidence and science, and general “flabby facts”. Fitness myths related to nutrition, exercise,…
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As with any field of study there are overstatements, assumptions, misinterpretations of evidence and science, and general “flabby facts”. Fitness myths related to nutrition, exercise,…
READ MOREIt’s a popular fitness belief that the “core” is all about the abs – the anterior compartment of the body. This isn’t entirely inaccurate, but…
READ MOREDiet culture is loud. It’s pervasive. It’s promoted and celebrated by individuals who are (mostly) not heavily credentialed and who make a linear connection between…
READ MOREMotivation changes from day-to-day. Our clients (and we) all experience dips in motivation and there are days we just “don’t feel it”. That’s ok. It’s…
READ MOREOh, the world of social media. There’s great content out there, but there’s also a lot of flabby science and quackery. Mostly, it’s promoted by…
READ MORESince the COVID-19 pandemic, many of our fitness clients experienced a shift in how they live and work (as did we). We all, at some…
READ MOREAs a personal trainer, educator, and health coach, my students will express what they hear or observe on social media related to the toxic and…
READ MOREThe world of diet culture primarily focuses on telling individuals to “reduce”, “limit”, “restrict”, “avoid” and “eliminate” certain foods and/ or entire food groups. When…
READ MOREGroup fitness is a fun and growing part of the health and exercise industry. Such settings offer a unique opportunity for socialization, group support, and…
READ MOREThe topic of food and what is “healthy” or “unhealthy” is always provokes interesting commentary from fitness clients (and, we’ve likely said or thought some…
READ MOREThe cardiovascular system is foundational to exercise, and our understanding as personal trainers of how it works and how things can go wrong is critical…
READ MOREProgress forward towards any fitness or health goal looks different for each individual client. That’s to be expected. No two clients are the same, therefore…
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