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Like other fitness certifying organizations, the National Federation of Professional Trainers certifies as personal trainers those who demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities required of…

Continuing your education as a personal trainer can seem like a pain sometimes. But, there is great value to staying up-to-date in an ever-changing industry.…

As we step into 2024, the landscape of health and fitness continues to evolve, driven by a growing awareness of holistic well-being and technological advancements.…

Ah, sleeping in, the ultimate luxury. Laying in bed, no alarm, getting as much rest as the body wants. Nowhere to be. It’s the unspoken…

Evidence-based scientific guidelines suggest that exercise ranks as an ideal non-pharmaceutical strategy in the prevention/management of chronic diseases. Despite these well-documented benefits, 33% of adults…

We’ve all heard of the placebo effect, but how familiar are you with the nocebo effect? The placebo effect is a common term that we…

My experience as a health and exercise professional started in 2003 after graduating with my bachelor’s in Exercise Science and achieving my first certification (NSCA-CPT).…

The biggest concern that we get from potential trainers looking into NFPT is what the eligibility requirements are for an NFPT certified trainer. There are…

Health and physical assessments are integral to the personal training experience. When working with clients, it is not possible to overcommunicate or overprepare – especially…

As media moguls continue to bombard the country with the health advantages of limiting red meat consumption, more and more individuals have taken a serious…

Can the drive for extreme muscularity turn into an unhealthy obsession? “The Adonis Complex”, aptly named after the Greek mythological character whose body was said…

Exertional rhabdomyolysis is a fairly unknown and rare, but dangerous consequence of overtraining that every certified personal trainer should become aware of. Read on to…