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There are many aspects to a workout regimen.  The components many people first think of are strength training, cardio and nutrition.  What about stretching?  Aside…

When running a Bootcamp, there’s a whole heap of things we need to consider as fitness trainers. The participants’ expectations, the music, the community, the…

Calling all Cyclists, Swimmers, and Runners ~ If your client is seeking some challenging competition, it may be time to “try a tri”!!! Excelling at…

Born out of necessity due to the COVID-19 pandemic, virtual training sessions quickly became a saving grace in the fitness industry, and finding a way…

The link between working hard and respiration is pretty well-established: The harder your body works, the more oxygen is needed, and the harder you will…

“Ready, get set, go!” Does this phrase excite you or make you want to crawl under a rock?  Some people love competition.  Others run from…

Six weeks to six pack abs! Melt that muffin top! Burn the fat!  These are all phrases we have heard that promise to reduce fat…

A large part of being a coach/personal trainer is keeping your clients motivated, but motivating yourself to remain a vigilant and inspiring trainer is just…

Personal trainers would benefit from knowing the value of Kegel exercises for their clients. Kegels are an exercise that strengthens the pelvic floor muscles. Pelvic…

When you become a personal trainer, your primary objective is to ensure your clients achieve their fitness goals safely and effectively. An essential step in…

Push-ups feel so good. The work to your shoulders, arms, and back all the while working your core, toning glutes, lengthening our chronically tight iliopsoas/hip…

Mentally and Physically Training for the Trail I find it difficult to describe the training plan I established to thru hike the Appalachian Trail (AT).…