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Osteoporosis is a disease that affects millions of people globally and is characterized by weak bones and a high risk of fractures. As a certified…

Gym etiquette plays an important role in any gym, and personal trainers have an obligation to relay certain concepts to our newest clients. Adhering to…

Every personal trainer knows unequivocally that being consistent in exercise and diet is most likely to produce desirable results. As obvious as this may be…

The Quadratus Lumborum (QL) muscles, a common source of lower back pain, are located on either side of the lumbar spine. While they are situated…

Although heart rate and sweat are seen as measurements of a great workout, another big factor in exercise success is the respiratory response. The more…

While it is tempting to set super-sized goals for the New Year, what your personal training clients might need most is to set habit-oriented goals…

Menopause is the time frame following a year-long cessation of a woman’s menstrual cycle. Perimenopause, not nearly as easy to recognize, refers to the few…

Depression is the "common cold" of psychological disorders.  The World Health Organization considers depression a high priority concern and most everyone has been depressed or knows someone who has been depressed at some time in life.  Its symptoms include sleep disturbances, loss of appetite or overeating, and anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure).  While it comes in different forms and intensities, some of its characteristics are enduring.  Depressed people think in different ways from their non-depressed counterparts.  Their neuro-chemistry is different.  They have low self esteem.  They are inactive.

How many of the 11 muscles involved in hip flexion can you name from memory? It’s hard to remember them all! Yet it’s easy to see…

Celiac Disease and gluten sensitivity are terms that are becoming more familiar and often thrown around, but all certified personal trainers should understand the differences.…

So you want to get certified to become a personal trainer, do ya?! That’s great! But it’s a pretty confusing world out there. There are…

As a personal trainer, you may have heard of the weight loss drugs that have hit the market in the last few years and have…