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Returning to exercise after a sports-related injury can be a trying time for an active person. Viewed in a positive light, it can be a time to try new ways of performing familiar exercises and gain new insights in the process.

In academic settings across the country, faculty members are burning out—slowly, silently, and systemically. Despite the rise of well-intentioned faculty wellness programs featuring walking groups,…

It’s no surprise, many personal training clients seek our services to lose weight and/or lose fat, and they can experience frustration when their goals appear…

Understanding lifting tempo is complicated enough for trainers, and most likely completely escaping your clients’ attention. Science reveals different outcomes for how we apply such…

If you’re a Personal Trainer or Group Fitness Instructor it’s important to know what exercises are appropriate for any pregnant women who may attend your…

Like any business owner, a self-employed personal trainer faces a number of financial, legal, and marketing considerations. Whether you’re teaming up with a partner, joining together with the band, or going solo, determining the right type of business entity for your situation is an important early step.

There are approximately 650 skeletal muscles in the human body, and they all need protein to thrive and function. Older adults have some special considerations in this regard.

As coaches and trainers, many of us work with adolescents who show promising athletic prowess. We must take into account, however, that human development falls…

Exercise can exhibit noticeable effects on muscle tissue, of course, but it can also affect the body’s main supporting structures – the bones.

As Fitness Professionals, we all know how important nutrition is when it comes to health, fitness, and weight loss. We all should be reminded of…

When personal trainers hear the term “eating disorders”, extreme caloric restriction, or anorexia, might come to mind before binge eating. As such, it may be…

Rest, often the most overlooked component of any successful fitness endeavor, actually ranks highly in importance, regardless of one’s chosen sport.  Dedicated athletes typically prefer…