When I first embarked upon the journey that would ultimately propel me to the competitive bodybuilding stage, there was quite a bit for a newbie…
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Category: Advice to Personal Trainers
Preventing Muscle Loss To Burn Fat
It is thought by many that you can eat less and move more to get to that leaner physique. Seems simple right? Well sorta. As…
READ MOREPrivacy. Unauthorized Videos. And You. At the Gym.
You’ve likely seen some. I’ve seen them, too. I’ve seen them pop up more and more on my social media feeds. Videos of people at…
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Alkaline or Acidic? What Is YOUR Body Type?
Let’s first start off by defining exactly what it means for the body to be alkaline. Alkalinity is based on the acidity or pH balance…
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Dealing with ‘Bad Air’ Days
It should come as no surprise that exercising outdoors in polluted air comes with its own set of health risks, but it may be surprising…
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Integrating Yoga With Fitness Training
There are many aspects to a workout regimen. The components many people first think of are strength training, cardio and nutrition. What about stretching? Aside…
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Trainer Tribulations: Apparently Clients Are Not The Only Ones Facing Challenges!
When deciding upon a career path, somewhere between the ages of 17 and 22, we tend to gravitate toward one that reflects not only our…
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Where Are the Jobs for Personal Trainers? Part 2
Where Are the Jobs Pt. 1 covered three places that just might be flying under the radar when personal trainers go out on the hunt…
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Failure to Plan is a Plan for Failure
In our home over the past few months, schedules seem to be dictated by football. Even though our favorite season, college basketball time, is already…
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Where Are the Jobs for Personal Trainers? Pt. 3
This is the third post in the Jobs trilogy. Posts one and two covered six places between them where personal trainers can go in search…
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Training for Endurance. Still Gaining Weight And Other Fitness Pitfalls
I unloaded my bicycle from my car in the trail-head parking lot. The trail is a popular spot especially on weekends, and this was Saturday.…
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Stop The Shock! Extending Your Joint Life
About 3 years ago I noticed that my knees made a creaking sound every time I would squat down. Not when working out, but just to…
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