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Guest Post: Joining the Business

April Pattee is co-owner of the National Federation of Professional Trainers with her sister Angie Pattengale, author of the Director’s Corner. April wrote the following…

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SUSPENSION STRAPS

Using Suspension Straps

Have you tried using suspension straps in your training sessions? The hanging suspension straps might not look like much, but they’re loaded with potential. Unlike…

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NOCEBO EFFECT

The Nocebo Effect

We’ve all heard of the placebo effect, but how familiar are you with the nocebo effect? The placebo effect is a common term that we…

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Cartilage Repair

Can Cartilage be Regenerated?

Personal training clients may, from time to time, report some degree of cartilage damage or injury, frequently caused by overzealous participation in sports-related endeavors. Fortunately,…

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Best Exercises for Lymphedema

Exercise can benefit cancer patients who suffer from the treatment side effect, lymphedema which in short is a collection of fluid. The lymphatic system relies…

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What Makes NFPT Different?

Like other fitness certifying organizations, the National Federation of Professional Trainers certifies as personal trainers those who demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities required of…

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