Condition New Clients Before Creating an Exercise Program
Regardless of the type of person, conditioning a new client is essential for assessing their fitness level and potential. Only then can I construct an exercise [...]
Mindful Eating – Being Conscious About Calories
Calorie counting isn't the most effective method for changing nutritional habits. It's really just a craze of sorts. Although, it has its place and time. [...]
Six Fitness Affirmations for Personal Training Clients
Affirmations are statements that can influence behavior change and fitness results. They go beyond counting repetitions and cueing form during workouts. Affirmations are an essential [...]
Breathing New Life Into Clients With COPD
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 [...]
NFPT Live: Do Personal Trainers Need Six-Pack Abs? – Ep 58
Photo by rawpixel on Unsplash Personal trainers have a lot of pressure from the fitness industry and the consumer to practice what they [...]
How to Start Your Own Gym
You'll need to answer some tough questions, visualize the type of business you want to set up, put time into a business plan, consider finances, [...]
How Much Money Does it Cost to Start Up a Gym?
Factor in start-up costs, operating expenses, capital, equipment, and income earning potential when starting your own gym to set yourself up for success. Here are [...]
Flexibility Training – 5 Benefits Beyond Better ROM
Photo by Alora Griffiths on Unsplash The full benefits of flexibility training transcend positive physiological outcomes and aren’t physiologically or fitness related. Engaging [...]
Addressing The Woes After Bodybuilding Shows
Coming down from the high of competition is a challenge in and of itself. If you or your clients are training for a show, [...]
Training Women to Be Strong
Many women, when given the choice, prefer cardio over weightlifting. This past year has been eye-opening for me as I’ve introduced more strength training techniques to [...]