This month I officially became an NFPT Certified Personal Trainer. Even though I had my fair share of forehead slapping moments while preparing (I will share those in a moment), […]
Making Fitness Industry Connections
To date, Erin Nitschke and I have never met! In person that is. We met through email about a year ago, have talked on the phone, shared many ideas and […]
Maximizing Biceps Muscle Exercises
When you understand biceps anatomy and mechanics you’re able to cue clients more effectively, address strength imbalances, minimize risk of injury and enhance training results. You can do all of […]
Why Clients Drop Their Personal Trainer
Why do clients drop their personal trainers? This question stays on the minds of new trainers everywhere. Some of the obvious reasons trainers get dropped are flirtatiousness, lateness, or a stagnated/unchanging […]
How to do a Unilateral Band Fly
Can you build strength using resistance tubing or bands? Yes! Some people think that the light resistance bands used for physical therapy and rehab are the only option. There are bands […]
Does Exercise Lower or Raise Cortisol Levels
Are you stressing your clients out by altering cortisol levels during exercise? We all know that there is a sweet spot when it comes to exercise. So, is the “Stress […]
Navigating Fitness Conventions like Idea World 2017
Fitness conventions like Idea World are inspiring but kind of overwhelming too. Having intentions and goals specific to your career path are key to making the most of your time […]
Taking Care of Business – Resources for the Fitness Entrepreneur
A fitness entrepreneur is the latest and greatest term to describe a personal trainer who runs their own business. It sounds glamorous and edgy. To earn this title you need […]
Twitter Fitness Accounts to Watch
No matter how you feel about social media, there’s no denying its influence (especially in customer-service situations) and its power to connect. Having said that, tweeting is not for everyone. […]
How to do a Floor Dumbbell Chest Press with Power Hooks
Power Hooks are my favorite accessory for any dumbbell pressing exercise. I have actually had people argue that if you can’t get a dumbbell in a position to press it you […]
