As personal trainers and coaches, we can consider ourselves in the “behavior change business”. We often encounter clients who struggle with consistency, who possess the…
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Author: Cathleen Kronemer
Posts by Cathleen Kronemer:
The Role of Nutrition Coaching in Personal Training
While diverse and often multifaceted, the field of personal training focuses primarily on helping individuals achieve their fitness goals. As such, exercise lies at the…
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Progressive Resistive Overload Training for Clients with Hypothyroidism
Thyroid dysfunction can significantly affect one’s ability to engage in physical activity. Personal trainers who work with a variety of clients may encounter individuals living…
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Simplifying Periodization Training for Any Audience
For the general population, the term periodization refers to a manner of resistance training in which the individual and/or their trainer varies aspects of the…
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The Path to Longevity: Healthy Aging and Functionality Through Strength Training
Over the past few years, our fitness industry — and strength training in particular–– has undergone a powerful shift in priorities. Once the sole bailiwick of…
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Rewiring the Brain to Form Atomic Habits
Finding an effective technique for building, breaking, and keeping habits can feel like a hopeless endeavor. In this article, we explore a simple and effective…
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A Fresh Take on METCON Workouts
If personal trainers find their regular clients growing bored with traditional resistance training and aerobic/HIIT programs, try introducing a cycle of METCON workouts. In this…
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Tapping Into the Flow State of Exercise and Movement
Imagine getting so caught up in an activity or pursuit that the rest of the world falls away as you perform effortlessly and in a…
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Building a Fitness Community within a Gym
Personal trainers have a bird’s eye view of the fitness floor where they work. They see the same members day in and day out, training the…
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The Copenhagen Plank: Introducing A New Challenge for Adductor Stabilization
Imagine an intense soccer game: lots of running, kicking, and pivoting, all the typical elements of play, happening at top speed. The muscles taking the…
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Pillars of Stability: Understanding the Importance of Foot Health
Most of us come into this world with two perfectly healthy feet. We count on these feet to support our bodies through every transition, from…
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The Kyphosis Learning Curve: How to Exercise and What Moves to Avoid
The human spine consists of natural curves, beautifully designed to keep us comfortably upright and maintain proper posture. However, too much curvature can lead to…
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