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As a person ages, body fat rises and muscle mass decreases. Maintaining or increasing muscle mass to combat age related sarcopenia is paramount to healthy aging.

To fake it or not to fake it? That is the question… There are two sides to every saying and this one is no exception……

Whether you’re just starting or you’ve been at it for years, fitness technology—and the many trends associated with it—has created a fiercely competitive landscape for…

Those who spend a considerable amount of time and money on our services hold the keys to the most valuable knowledge we can absorb as…

Over the last 5 decades, theories on pregnancy and activity have come a long way. When our moms were expecting, the prevailing notion was to stay off of one’s feet and get as much rest as possible. Today’s women are remaining much more active further into their pregnancies than ever before. Still, there always remains a lingering thought as to just how safe this practice might be for the developing fetus.

Nothing says “boring” like doing the same workouts day in and day out. Sadly, familiarity can become a personal trainer’s worse enemy if he tends…

In recent years, the sport of powerlifting has been steadily growing within the fitness community. Powerlifting is the only sport to truly test a competitor’s…

I always start the semester by engaging my personal training students in a discussion that prompts them to answer this question: “what does effective personal…

Medicare-aged folks comprise a notable and possibly growing segment of our personal training clientele. Their calendar years may or may not reflect “gym or fitness…

Follow these guidelines to attract new personal training clients with your social media photos and graphics. Start with good photos, create a uniform look and…

The military’s practice of marching with a weighted pack on one’s back, or “rucking”, aims to foster the development of a strong and highly desirable…

As seasoned personal trainers, we have witnessed the coming and going of a seemingly endless parade of fitness formats.  From high-impact aerobics of the early…