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Adenosine Triphosphate is present in every living cell of the body. It is also available as a dietary supplement. Each year, the supplementation industry spends millions…

As surprising at it may be, in the fitness industry the term “fit” is itself an enigma, and an overused one at that.

When I turned 50 I decided to get back in good shape. I created a program that allowed me to go from my starting weight…

The fitness industry defines muscular strength as the physical ability to generate force against an external load. The 1RM simply represents the maximum amount of…

Communication is a big part of personal training. In fact it may be the single most important aspect of personal training. Being able to communicate…

Turning paying fitness clients into staying clients requires as much finesse as it does the appropriate application of science. Just because you get the client…

Osteoarthritis(OA), the most common form of arthritis, a potentially devastating joint disease, affecting some 27 million adults per year and is on the rise. OA typically occurs in the hands, spine and hips affecting a multitude of joints particularly the knees.¹ Obtaining a detailed history by the physician, via x-ray, where individuals will complain of symptoms of stiffness, low-grade inflammation and pain, makes diagnosis.

We’ve all been there–your client does something he or she finds embarrassing and you must handle the moment with grace and aplomb. If you are…

To perform well in kickboxing, karate, and most martial art forms, one must develop strength, power, and muscular endurance. If you have sparring clients, understanding…

With face covering mandates or recommendations pretty much standard across the board, how can we guide our clients into the healthiest approach to balance exercise…

Regardless of the type of person, conditioning a new client is essential for assessing their fitness level and potential. Only then can I construct an exercise…

Personal trainers and clients alike can get so caught up in their workday that remembering to eat their meals at optimal intervals may pose a…