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These resources are for the purpose of personal trainer growth and development through Continuing Education which advances the knowledge of fitness professionals. This article is written for NFPT Certified Personal Trainers to receive Continuing Education Credit (CEC). Please contact NFPT at 800.729.6378 or [email protected] with questions or for more information.

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Comparing Nutrient & Energy Density in Foods

Comparing Nutrient & Energy Density in Foods

Aside from the oft-cited fact that muscle tissue is more dense than fat, there are other forms of density at work in human physiology that bear consideration in personal training. Some of them are measures of food and drink before they are ever ingested.

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Putting Variety to Work

Putting Variety to Work

Variety in programming is often used to sustain client interest, but it’s also a great means of making gains through resistance exercise.

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Carbohydrates: A 10,000 Foot View

Carbohydrates: A 10,000 Foot View

Sometimes looking at things from a distance can help to see the big picture. Such is the case with many aspects of human physiology, including the body’s use of carbohydrates for fuel.

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Types of Cardio Training

Types of Cardio Training

Types of cardiovascular training vary in nature according to their intended outcome(s). Is the client attempting to enhance peak performance, or simply to improve or maintain his or her level of general fitness?

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Essential Mineral Basics

Essential Mineral Basics

Minerals are inorganic compounds typically found in nature. From a dietary standpoint, minerals are naturally occurring elements that needed by the body to carry on normal functions.

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The Salt-Water Connection

The Salt-Water Connection

It is a simple fact that something salty can ‘make us thirsty”-that is, the mere taste of salt can sometimes be enough to elicit a sense of thirst.

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The Skinny on Skin Cancer

The Skinny on Skin Cancer

Our skin is there to protect us against heat, light, infection, and injury. But we don’t always give it the attention it deserves, particularly when it comes to protecting it against the sun.

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Exercise and Pregnancy Can Mix

Exercise and Pregnancy Can Mix

The concept of exercise during pregnancy has come a long way since it was recommended that pregnant women avoid physical activity. Today, exercise is recommended throughout pregnancy as a way to keep in shape both physically and emotionally.

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Looking Critically at Fad Diets

Looking Critically at Fad Diets

It seems as though just about every month there is a ‘revolutionary’ diet that claims to work weight loss miracles. With so much misinformation, what do you tell your weight loss clients to empower them to make informed decisions of their own?

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