Daniel Stein, Author at National Federation of Professional Trainers

About Daniel Stein

Daniel has been involved in the fitness industry for over ten years and has owned his own private training business since 2013. His passion for health and fitness led him to get certified through NASM, NFPT, and ACSM. He also holds a specialty certification as a Certified Inclusive Fitness Trainer (CIFT) and as a Certified Autism Trainer, which allows him to train individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities. In 2013, Daniel married his beautiful wife, Trinity. A few years later, they prayerfully started Special Strong to pursue their calling of working with the special needs population. They both attend Resonate Life Church in Lucas and serve in ministry together. In his spare time, he enjoys working out, reading, and fishing.

Nutrition Tips for Boosting the Brain (and the Body)

By Daniel Stein|July 17th, 2020|Nutrition|

As a personal trainer, your clients look to you for advice on their overall health. This goes beyond exercise routines and may certainly dive into [...]

Problem Areas for Special Needs Clients and How to Target Them

By Daniel Stein|July 15th, 2020|2020 December Self Test, CEC Articles, Special Populations|

Studies have demonstrated that people with disabilities, compared to people who are able-bodied and neurotypical, are more likely to become unhealthy and generally unwell [...]

Virtual Training For At-Home Exercise: Modifying and Adapting Workouts

By Daniel Stein|May 5th, 2020|Exercise Programming|

Modifying exercises can be simple enough if you know what to look for. However, hosting virtual personal training sessions and then modifying exercises can seem [...]

How to Set up Virtual Fitness Classes

By Daniel Stein|April 7th, 2020|2020 June Self Test, CEC Articles, Personal Training Business|

The novel coronavirus has spread rapidly around the world, claiming the lives of many, and leaving a feeling of danger for the majority of the [...]

All Gyms Are Closed Including Yours. Now What?

By Daniel Stein|April 3rd, 2020|2020 December Self Test, CEC Articles, Personal Training Business|

It has proven to be a challenge for all businesses that have been forced to close in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Big [...]

Teaching Your Clients to Breathe Correctly During Exercise

By Daniel Stein|March 18th, 2020|Exercise Programming|

The link between working hard and respiration is pretty well-established: The harder your body works, the more oxygen is needed, and the harder you will [...]

7 Myths About Weight Loss (That You’ll Have to Bust For Your Clients)

By Daniel Stein|March 17th, 2020|Advice to Personal Trainers|

Celebrities love to tell viewers and readers what they do to "stay in shape," which often leads to fad diets and misconceptions about weight [...]

Understanding Respiratory Rate and Exercise

By Daniel Stein|March 16th, 2020|2020 June Self Test, CEC Articles, Physiology|

Although heart rate and sweat are seen as measurements of a great workout, another big factor in exercise success is the respiratory response. The more [...]

Harnessing BDNF: How Exercise Can Improve Brain Function

By Daniel Stein|February 11th, 2020|2020 December Self Test, CEC Articles|

Personal trainers are so much more than fitness coaches. We all know that the effects of exercise are far-reaching when it comes to overall health [...]

How to Create Your Niche as a Personal Trainer

By Daniel Stein|February 5th, 2020|Personal Training Business|

Personal training is becoming a more and more popular career choice. As the market becomes more saturated, you have to consider ways to make yourself [...]