Reactive Training, a fairly new concept in the wellness community, shows great promise both in enhancing performance gains and diminishing risk of injury. This form…
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Muscle-Centric Medicine vs. Weight-Centric Culture: Helping Personal Trainers Rethink Body Composition in GLP-1 Users
Per the first article of this series, the emergence of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) has transformed clinical care for individuals with obesity and…
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GLP-1 Agonists and Muscle Health: What Every Personal Trainer Needs to Know
The rapid adoption of GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) such as semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) has revolutionized the treatment of type 2 diabetes and obesity. However,…
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Functional Fitness: How To Build Workouts
A functional fitness workout includes exercises and training to support the needs of everyday activities. In everyday life, people have to squat, balance as they…
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The Five Components Of Fitness In Personal Training
It’s important to realize the five components of fitness in personal training to have a view of a client’s starting fitness level. These components of…
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Herbal Adaptogen Supplements: Trusting Alternative Options for Better Health
Plants have long demonstrated their ability to provide a plethora of essential metabolites, such as carbohydrates, nucleic acids and lipids, as well as many secondary…
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Fitness Assessments: How To Do Client Intake Sessions
Any personal training or fitness coach relationship will start with a comprehensive fitness assessment. Conducting a great fitness assessment, or client intake session, is a…
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Is Sugar Stealing Your Youth?
Food serves as fuel for the human body. However, as we continue to learn about links between health and nutrition, we begin to understand that…
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Delving Into Deltoid Training
The deltoid muscle, a key part of the shoulder complex, plays a role in activities such as pushing, pulling, and lifting. It also works to…
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What I Wish I Had Known Prior to Entering the Fitness Industry
My journey in the fitness industry has now entered its 37th year. During this time, I have worn – and continue to wear – a…
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Personal Trainer Interview Questions – What to Anticipate
Sometimes the hardest part of an interview isn’t the real-time interview itself; it’s the frenzied guessing game we play in our minds as we attempt…
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Understanding the GLP-1 Class of Drugs: Both Sides of the Weight Loss Issue
The prevalence of diabetes, rising worldwide, affects an estimated 463 million people. Type 2 diabetes accounts for approximately 95% of all cases, and remains challenging…
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