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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”.

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…

When you have an official credential for personal training, it is something to flaunt and market. When you are certified by a company like NFPT…

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…

April Pattee is co-owner of the National Federation of Professional Trainers with her sister Angie Pattengale, author of the Director’s Corner. April wrote the following…

No matter how you feel about social media, there’s no denying its influence (especially in customer-service situations) and its power to connect. Having said that,…

Emphasis The primary muscles stressed in this movement are the chest muscles (upper pectorals). The secondary muscles stressed are the shoulders and triceps. Starting Position…

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…

Born out of necessity due to the COVID-19 pandemic, virtual training sessions quickly became a saving grace in the fitness industry, and finding a way…

  Coming down from the high of competition is a challenge in and of itself. If you or your clients are training for a show,…