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A couple weeks ago, CNN mentioned NFPT in an article for their fitness blog. They referenced some of our research regarding personal trainer salaries. The…

Magnesium, zinc, and chromium are mineral elements required in modest amounts to maintain health and optimize physiologic function. For very active persons, such as personal…

If a picture is worth a thousand words, then picture how efficient it can be to describe a training concept or even anatomical system in simple visual terms. Take, for example, “the core”.

There are a few different ways that trainers can add a secondary income to give themselves more freedom, time, and money. With an Info product…

As media moguls continue to bombard the country with the health advantages of limiting red meat consumption, more and more individuals have taken a serious…

The shoulder is the most versatile joint of our body and allows motion of our arms in pretty much every direction, but this instability also…

With all the buzz about opioid addiction being an epidemic in this country, it’s disconcerting that those seeking relief from chronic pain symptoms without turning to…

The Radiological Society of North America has recently called attention to the permanent bone loss in teenagers who are obese (1). The growth in reliance…

Continuing education is a subject on many trainers’ minds these days. Some question the need for it, and others can’t get enough.  Continuing education does…

Understanding the attachments and function of the erector spinae group can help shed light on some typical compensation patterns and postural dysfunction like hyperkyphosis or…

Continuing your education as a personal trainer can seem like a pain sometimes. But, there is great value to staying up-to-date in an ever-changing industry.…

Have you tried using suspension straps in your training sessions? The hanging suspension straps might not look like much, but they’re loaded with potential. Unlike…