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You’ve got 600 muscles in your body and learn about 100 of them when getting personal training certified.  Which ones do you remember?  Biceps, Hamstrings,…

When a client has trouble breathing because of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), it changes the approach to physical fitness. Armed with the physiology of respiratory…

There seem to be conflicting opinions about what’s most important to grow muscles: the intake of protein or total calories. Personal trainers should know that…

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…

Putting in an hour at the gym two to three times per week is arguably the easiest part of trying to get fit. This is…

We have many amazing affiliates that we get to work with and talk to on a daily basis. Most fitness professionals will stay in the…

“Mrs. Doe, I’m sorry to inform you that your tests have revealed the presence of a malignancy…” These are probably among the most powerful and frightening words any woman can hear from her doctor.

Proper form should be the one constant amidst the many styles and methods of personal training. Every personal trainer has his or her own way of…

Discovering that Olympic lifting isn’t only for Olympic competitors or elite athletes is important for well-rounded personal trainers. This category of power training can be…

Do you want to promote your personal training business or talk to people in the industry you’d otherwise never meet? Understanding and getting comfortable with…

Running is a popular form of exercise and an effective way for our clients to boost cardiovascular fitness. However, it is associated with a higher…

Skipping your personal training client’s warm-up can be tempting, that is, until you find the right ones. Making sure your tissues and joints are ready…