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Discovering that Olympic lifting isn’t only for Olympic competitors or elite athletes is important for well-rounded personal trainers. This category of power training can be…

You’ve got 600 muscles in your body and learn about 100 of them when getting personal training certified.  Which ones do you remember?  Biceps, Hamstrings,…

In today’s culture of overscheduling, overworking, and instant gratification, we’re always looking for ways to get a great workout in the least amount of time…but…

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…

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…

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

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…

Can the drive for extreme muscularity turn into an unhealthy obsession? “The Adonis Complex”, aptly named after the Greek mythological character whose body was said…

If a picture is worth a thousand words, then picture how efficient it can be to describe a training concept or even anatomical system in simple visual terms. Take, for example, “the core”.

Continuing your education as a personal trainer can seem like a pain sometimes. But, there is great value to staying up-to-date in an ever-changing industry.…

A couple weeks ago, CNN mentioned NFPT in an article for their fitness blog. They referenced some of our research regarding personal trainer salaries. The…