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The most important function you serve as a Certified Personal Trainer is to be a positive motivator and advisor. Anyone can go onto YouTube and…

The fitness industry defines muscular strength as the physical ability to generate force against an external load. The 1RM simply represents the maximum amount of…

Communication is a big part of personal training. In fact it may be the single most important aspect of personal training. Being able to communicate…

Turning paying fitness clients into staying clients requires as much finesse as it does the appropriate application of science. Just because you get the client…

As a personal trainer I’m always in search of a better or a different way to help my clients. Sometimes my search leads to new…

Osteoarthritis(OA), the most common form of arthritis, a potentially devastating joint disease, affecting some 27 million adults per year and is on the rise. OA typically occurs in the hands, spine and hips affecting a multitude of joints particularly the knees.¹ Obtaining a detailed history by the physician, via x-ray, where individuals will complain of symptoms of stiffness, low-grade inflammation and pain, makes diagnosis.

I am a huge fan of the Summer Olympic Games. Whether it is track and field, gymnastics, diving or swimming, I love watching hard-working young…

Like any business owner, a self-employed personal trainer faces a number of financial, legal, and marketing considerations. Whether you’re teaming up with a partner, joining together with the band, or going solo, determining the right type of business entity for your situation is an important early step.

Are you stressing your personal training clients out by altering cortisol levels during exercise? We all know that there is a sweet spot when it…

Stand out from other personal trainers by honing in on what makes you unique. Then, communicate your message to the world! Someone somewhere has the…

Understanding lifting tempo is complicated enough for trainers, and most likely completely escaping your clients’ attention. Science reveals different outcomes for how we apply such…

In academic settings across the country, faculty members are burning out—slowly, silently, and systemically. Despite the rise of well-intentioned faculty wellness programs featuring walking groups,…