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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…

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…

Protecting oneself by keeping a healthy body and immune system, as has been determined by research studies, empowers us and gives us hope that we…

Flexibility training is one of the most overlooked and underappreciated components of physical fitness. Mostly, because it is generally programmed at the end of a…

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…

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…

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.

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,…

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…