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Rest, often the most overlooked component of any successful fitness endeavor, actually ranks highly in importance, regardless of one’s chosen sport.  Dedicated athletes typically prefer…

As Fitness Professionals, we all know how important nutrition is when it comes to health, fitness, and weight loss. We all should be reminded of…

When personal trainers hear the term “eating disorders”, extreme caloric restriction, or anorexia, might come to mind before binge eating. As such, it may be…

By Cathleen Kronemer, NSCA-CPT, Certified Health Coach To quote those dynamic, quirky, yet somehow unforgettable Spice Girls, “Oh, tell me what you want, what you…

The majority of avid exercisers make the mistake of monitoring muscle soreness when deciding whether their bodies are ready for yet another tough workout. However,…

As personal trainers, we have well-acquainted ourselves with the PRICE protocol; pressure and ice help to reduce the swelling associated with acute injuries. And when…

If you’re in the fitness business, you know that clients’ traits, personalities, and abilities vary as much as the styles and philosophies of personal training.…

By finding creative ways to push muscles past their usual point of failure, trainers can actually accelerate a client’s muscular growth such as negatives and…

Pre-competition nutrition programs are designed to help an individual drop fat without compromising lean muscle. The subtleties between meal plans depend to a certain extent…

With the new year getting into full swing at gyms across the country, personal trainers may hear from clients who have set their sights on…

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,…

You just signed a new client for six months of personal training sessions. One week into the training, your client says she needs help with…