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Clock time is changed by one hour, twice a year in 70 countries and most of the states in the U.S. By turning the clocks…

Looking to become a Certified Personal Trainer? Already are, but you want to broaden your scope of practice with quality education? Maybe you’re looking to…

Aside from the oft-cited fact that muscle tissue is more dense than fat, there are other forms of density at work in human physiology that bear consideration in personal training. Some of them are measures of food and drink before they are ever ingested.

Autism refers to the complexity of neurobiological development disorders. Affecting 1% of the population within this continent, many experts consider it among the most serious…

The quadriceps femoris muscles (quads) are the most voluminous muscles in the body— the quad muscles together contain more mass than any other muscle group—…

 “You cannot change the wind, but you can adjust your sails.” In today’s fast-paced and often overscheduled world, stress of various kinds seems to be…

If you are a runner, you are probably aware of the popularity of the book “Born to Run” by Christopher McDougall. The book discussed how the Tarahumara Indians of Mexico were able to run so many miles barefoot on very rugged terrain very well and not get injured.

Oh, social media, how I love and despise you in equal measure. Social media provides just as many benefits as it does barriers or downsides.…

With my sister April Pattee and me at the helm of the National Federation of Professional Trainers, we are often asked what our careers have…

If you’re teaching freestyle group fitness classes, it’s easy to always fall back on familiar formats such as circuits, HIIT, and Tabata. These approaches are…

Apply to be the first NFHOF Star Performer! The National Fitness Hall of Fame (NFHOF) is a national showcase that recognizes the accomplishment of yesterday’s…

Saint Louis in proud of many things: the Gateway Arch, toasted ravioli, Provel cheese, and especially the highly acclaimed Washington University School of Medicine. So…