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If personal trainers find their regular clients growing bored with traditional resistance training and aerobic/HIIT programs, try introducing a cycle of METCON workouts. In this…

Push-ups, Sit-ups, and Box Jumps are all aptly named exercises. The name describes exactly what they are. But what about fan favorites like Burpees, Bulgarian…

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…

First-time pregnancy can be the most exciting time of a woman’s life. And for some, also some of the most physically challenging! For moms-to-be who…

The human body was designed to move. We are functioning at our very best when we take advantage of the blessing of mobility, and allow…

Going back to the basics with your training can improve your client’s results. Strong foundations are essential for fitness. Especially when working with beginners, keep…

Many personal training clients and fitness enthusiasts are compelled to embrace the great outdoors by embarking on a camping, hiking, or even rucking endeavlor. Here’s…

Twisting movements are a way to engage the core muscles by utilizing rotational forces in the horizontal plane, but they can also improve coordination and…

Functional training enables clients to do daily tasks more easily. It involves strength training utilizing more than one muscle group through compound exercises and, oftentimes,…

Many women, when given the choice, prefer cardio over weightlifting. This past year has been eye-opening for me as I’ve introduced more strength training techniques to…

In Part One, I talked about Functional Exercise.  Click Here if you need to catch up. Now, it’s time to explore Isolated Exercise.  The leg…

Goals are what keep many of us going. Goals can sometimes seem in short supply or like there is no more progression possible. I realized…