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Understanding and Training Pectoralis Major

Knowing where pectoralis major is located, how it moves the surrounding bones, and what exercises strengthen it is essential for exercise programming. Pec major is a…

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Circuit Fitness For Your Family Holiday

Social Support is a major factor for adapting fitness habits successfully.  It can make or break long-term commitment. Positive social support means you have people in your…

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Circuits, Combos, and Complexes: 3 Cs to Boost Clients’ Progress

Circuits, combos, and complexes, known as “the 3 C’s of metabolic training”, can be easily integrated into clients’ traditional workout programs. Learn more about these…

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Comprehensive Karate Training

In combat and/or self-defense there is a need to understand how to develop a rock solid skeletal musculature to avoid the trauma, yes the trauma…

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Muscular Strength and Endurance Programming for Women

Introducing women to the world of strength training in an approachable way has been my mission as of late. Swapping isolated movements for compound movements;…

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Healthy Holiday Accountability Challenge

Baked goods, cocktails, creamy appetizers and chocolates are coming to a party near you… The holidays are approaching, whether you like it or not.  Halloween, Thanksgiving,…

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Condition New Clients Before Creating an Exercise Program

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…

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Diastasis Recti Can Hurt Anyone: What Effective Personal Trainers Need To Know

Diastasis Recti is a condition that can affect infants and pregnant women, but personal trainers should be aware that they aren’t the only ones that…

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Why is it Called a Dumbbell? (and Other Fitness Terms You’ve Always Wondered About)

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…

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Foreshadowing: Can Prehab Prevent Rehab?

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…

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Get Clients Results – Go Back to the Basics

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…

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Preparing Personal Training Clients For A Hiking Adventure

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…

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