Although both swimming practices and competitions take place in aquatic environs, dryland training can provide substantial benefits for dedicated swimmers. Resistance exercises can aid in…
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Powerlifting Primer: An Intro To Strength Sports
In recent years, the sport of powerlifting has been steadily growing within the fitness community. Powerlifting is the only sport to truly test a competitor’s…
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Posture Correctors: Are They Useful?
Good posture is always an advantage for personal training clients looking to start training and get fit. It allows them to assume the proper posture…
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The Nocebo Effect
We’ve all heard of the placebo effect, but how familiar are you with the nocebo effect? The placebo effect is a common term that we…
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Three Kettlebell Swing Variations You Should Try
When it comes to kettlebell training the most popular exercise has got to be the 2 handed kettlebell swing. There are plenty of different variations…
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Varicose Veins: How the Vein Strain Can Happen To Anyone
Even the fittest athletes can develop varicose veins. So, if your clients complain about them, they’re certainly not alone. Nor are these veins an indication…
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Cardiovascular and Respiratory Disease: How Personal Trainers Can Help
Exercise may feel difficult or even scary for individuals with cardiovascular and respiratory disease or problems. As personal trainers, you may have questions about how…
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Overuse Injuries vs. Traumatic Injuries
An athlete may suffer injuries that are caused by either acute trauma or overuse. Let’s discuss the difference between overuse injuries and traumatic injuries and…
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Strength Training for a Healthier You!
Strength training is an important part of any exercise program. Strength training refers to strengthening and conditioning the overall body in terms of muscular balance.…
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Hitting the Sweet Spot for Diabetic Clients
One of the most recent subspecialties emerging within the personal training arena is a certification in Corrective Exercise. As our population ages, and as these…
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Connecting the Dots: The Emerging Role of Health Coaching, Pt. 2
In a recently published article on Health Coaching, I offered an overview of this exciting field, outlining the many positive attributes such a service can…
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Improving Cholesterol Levels Through Healthy Habits
There is much you can do to increase your HDL (good) cholesterol and decrease your LDL (bad) cholesterol through lifestyle improvements. In fact, government health…
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