The deltoid muscle, otherwise known as the deltoideus or shoulder muscle, consists of three distinct "heads" with very different joint actions that, when engaged simultaneously, [...]
Personal trainers might be interested to learn about Functional Imagery Training (FIT), a new motivational intervention that utilizes mental visualizations to achieve personal goals. [...]
Encouraging and motivating fitness clients with the "right" words go with the territory of being a health and fitness professional. While there are many inspiring [...]
The execution of a strict bodyweight pull-up is the paragon of upper body strength and should be a goal for every fitness client and enthusiast. [...]
Why did you decide to become a personal trainer? Growing up, I’ve always been active, primarily through dance. When I moved away from home for [...]
Although personal training clients hire personal trainers for a multitude of reasons, the overwhelming majority of personal training clients, hope to build strength or achieve [...]
The Paleo Diet remains a popular weight loss diet for clients despite persistent misconceptions about this approach to nutrition. “Paleo” is short for “Paleolithic”, which [...]
The shoulder joint is notoriously prone to injury because of its ability to move in all planes of motion and the sheer number of structures [...]
It's easier for other fitness professionals to come up with the qualities that make a great personal trainer than to directly ask your clients (and [...]
The terms active and passive insufficiency are buzz words in the fitness world as of late and for good reason: understanding the implications will help [...]
