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What’s a “CPT”?

Certified Personal Trainer, CPT, is the title and accompanying acronym used in the personal fitness training industry for an individual who has been appropriately assessed…

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Core Stability in Action

Athletes often focus on developing a specific set of muscles needed for a particular sport, often overlooking the importance of core stability.

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Understanding Patellofemoral Syndrome

Knee pain can be a debilitating problem, especially when an individual is not involved with a traumatic event or accident. One condition that I have seen more frequently in my practice as a physical therapist over the years is called patellofemoral syndrome (PFS).

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Putting Variety to Work

Variety in programming is often used to sustain client interest, but it’s also a great means of making gains through resistance exercise.

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Myostatin: Medical Breakthrough May Lead Athletes Astray

Any serious athlete knows that good results take time: dedication to training, proper nutrition, adequate rest, all of these things are strong contributors to any successful outcome. Some athletes choose to add a variety of natural supplements to their training regimen; yet even with this boost, there is no single “magic pill“ that can instantly transform the physique. Or is there?

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Facts on Fat

Fat often gets a bad rap, and sometimes, rightly so. It is essential for many bodily processes, yet, like just about anything else, too much can be a bad thing.

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Fat by the Numbers

Wouldn’t it be great if every part of improving or maintaining our health could be reduced to a numeric equation?

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Feeding the Follicles: Nutrition & Hair Loss

Short and sassy, long and silky, braids or dreadlocks or Mohawks. Regardless of the shade or color, our choice of hairstyle can speak volumes about our personalities. It may be surprising to note that our hair also has another voice, that which decries our overall health and well being.

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