When weight loss is the only goal for a personal training client, it’s natural for them to focus solely on the number on the scale.…
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Category: Advice to Personal Trainers
The Positive Side of Procrastination
Could there be a positive side to procrastination? Generally, the answer is expected to be “no”, given that procrastination is generally thought of as poor…
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Daily Goals
Simple daily goals eventually form long-term lifestyle change. Setting them is a cognizant decision that’s repeated to instill habit. Starting small allows success to flourish…
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Inflammation: Hero or Villain? (Or Both?)
Trainers must be aware of, and address both the hero and villain aspects of post-exercise inflammation, which we refer to as exercise-induced muscle damage (EIMD).…
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Mistakes Personal Trainers Make: The Fit Pros Tell All
Studying, getting certified, and obtaining continuing education credits (CECs) are all part of being a successful personal trainer. But some things can only be learned…
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Facing Fatigue Factors: Exercise Fatigue vs. Chronic Fatigue
Professional Trainers and many clients have started or will soon establish “new normal” patterns for exercise after our COVID-19 “gap year.” One aspect of this…
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Adapting with Apps and Tech: The Future of Fitness Post-Pandemic
Below personal trainers will find a few notable reasons that lockdown was a blessing in disguise and hopefully, some from which your clients benefited…namely that…
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Redirecting Non-compliant Clients
To a large extent, our daily lineup of clients often dictates our frame of mind. While we strive to uphold professionalism and treat each person…
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What Does “Fitness” Mean? Defining and Measuring Fitness
Personal trainers are on a mission to assist clients on the road to fitness. Whether our clients are beginners, perhaps wanting to lose weight before…
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Helping Your Fitness Clients Handle Stress Binging
The COVID-19 pandemic hit our world and industry with an unexpected force. As a result, most businesses/jobs found ways to work remotely as social distancing…
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Forward Head Posture: Neck Considerations for Older Clients
In fitness, we not only cater to clients with postural dysfunction but we begin to notice it more in those we encounter in everyday life.…
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Exercise Equipment Servicing Checklist: Cleaning and Maintenance
Investing in exercise equipment is an investment in our business as personal trainers. If home equipment is cared for properly, it can last a decade…
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