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April Pattee is co-owner of the National Federation of Professional Trainers with her sister Angie Pattengale, author of the Director’s Corner. April wrote the following…

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…

My experience as a health and exercise professional started in 2003 after graduating with my bachelor’s in Exercise Science and achieving my first certification (NSCA-CPT).…

There are a few different ways that trainers can add a secondary income to give themselves more freedom, time, and money. With an Info product…

Emphasis The primary muscles stressed in this movement are the chest muscles (upper pectorals). The secondary muscles stressed are the shoulders and triceps. Starting Position…

Emphasis The primary muscles stressed in this movement are the chest muscles (pectoralis major and minor). The secondary muscles stressed are the shoulders and triceps.…

Emphasis This movement is very effective in isolating the muscles in the back of your upper leg (hamstrings). Starting Position Lie face-down on the bench…

Emphasis This movement is very effective in isolating the muscles in the back of your upper leg (hamstrings). Starting Position Sit on the seat with…

For lower body strengthening, squats are royalty. Adding in variations and equipment can help round out muscle development and repair defecits. The hack squat is…

Emphasis The primary muscles stressed in this movement are the muscles in your upper legs (upper hamstrings, glutes and quadriceps). The secondary muscles stressed are…

Emphasis The primary muscles stressed in this movement are the chest muscles (pectoralis major and minor). The secondary muscles are the shoulders and triceps. Starting…

Emphasis The primary muscles stressed in this movement are the chest muscles (pectoralis major and minor). The secondary muscles stressed are the shoulders. Starting Position…