1RM: Calculating a Client’s One-Rep Max
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…
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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…
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A brief glance in the mirror during a strength training session clearly reveals a fairly accurate picture of what is happening to the body with…
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Knowing how to approach women and weightlifting can be viewed as a niche skillset in the fitness industry. Many women still fear building “muscle” when…
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Clients seek out personal training for a myriad of reasons. For trainers, our job is made infinitely easier when a client comes to us seeking…
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Starting a health and wellness business on my own was exciting and scary at the same time. Having worked in a commercial gym for my…
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To perform well in kickboxing, karate, and most martial art forms, one must develop strength, power, and muscular endurance. If you have sparring clients, understanding…
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Personal trainers and clients alike can get so caught up in their workday that remembering to eat their meals at optimal intervals may pose a…
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With face covering mandates or recommendations pretty much standard across the board, how can we guide our clients into the healthiest approach to balance exercise…
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Adenosine Triphosphate is present in every living cell of the body. It is also available as a dietary supplement. Each year, the supplementation industry spends millions…
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As surprising at it may be, in the fitness industry the term “fit” is itself an enigma, and an overused one at that.
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When I turned 50 I decided to get back in good shape. I created a program that allowed me to go from my starting weight…
READ MORECommunication is a big part of personal training. In fact it may be the single most important aspect of personal training. Being able to communicate…
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