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In just about any aspect of life, dealing with high stress levels on a daily basis can generate a plethora of physical and emotional symptoms.…

Many places of employment require employee training on the federal Bloodborne Pathogen Standard set by OSHA. The content of this article applies to fitness center…

The average age of over half of personal training clients is 45 years old. Over the past 13 years as a personal trainer, I’ve had…

Coaching clients with chronic illnesses requires more than simply writing fitness programs or offering health coaching. It requires a level of dedication that encompasses compassion,…

Lower limb weakness can present in children and young people who are diagnosed with muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, or cerebral palsy. Regardless of its etiology,…

Personal training is not always about how much weight a client can lift. Sometimes lifting no weight at all can challenge a client in new…

A ROAD TO RECOVERY ADVANCES A MISSION THAT CONTINUES FOR 30 YEARS. NATIONAL FEDERATION OF PROFESSIONAL TRAINERS, NFPT, CELEBRATES 30 YEARS EDUCATING FITNESS ENTHUSIASTS AND…

The squat is arguably the most ubiquitous and programmed exercise in the personal trainer’s toolbox. This article will discuss fundamental squat technique, not a specific…

Do you or your personal training clients love training heavy back squats for strength, but feel the need to give the low back a break?…

As more medical professionals recognize the importance of lifestyle in maintaining optimal health, a push toward blended approaches to wellness, medical fitness if you will,…

Burning Out: It’s an all too common story in the personal training industry. I’ve seen some great and very enthusiastic trainers start a career in…

While the start of 2021 has most gyms re-opened, they are still not at capacity in most states. Many folks have turned to in-home fitness…