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The circulatory system is made up of arteries, veins and the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system relies on the movement of muscles to circulate the…

Although Rectus Abdominus (RA) muscles are sought for aesthetic and athletic appeal, they do not reign supreme when it comes to core stability and strength.…

At some point in human existence, we were conditioned to think rest and recovery is a reward and not a right or vital component of…

Nearly two-thirds of Americans experience low back pain in their lives according to the American Physical Therapy Association. Low back pain can be extremely debilitating and…

Do you or someone you know have a “routine” when you go to the gym?  Remember when you first worked out with these killer moves…

We all know those clients: they insist that only hours of cardio and hundreds of crunches will reward them with crop -top-worthy abs. Perhaps personal…

How do you keep your clients motivated?  With your enthusiasm?  With proof?  Keeping notes is one way to show the client what’s changed in their…

Proper form should be the one constant amidst the many styles and methods of personal training. Every personal trainer has his or her own way of…

Tire training is often used for sport-specific workouts, but it is also an effective way to exercise for gym-goers and personal training clients. Build strength,…

After spending countless hours in the gym lifting weights and doing aerobics, how will you know when you’re physically fit? Many of your personal training clients will tell you they just want to get fit. Therefore, it is important to know just what constitutes a general state of physical fitness.

Personal training can be a challenging profession, requiring an individual to meet the needs of numerous clients, work early and/or long hours, and oversee business…

Isometrics refer to exercises wherein the muscles are producing force in the absence of movement. Think about pushing or pulling against immovable resistance, like a…