Fitness articles related to health behaviors and psychology as it relates to motivation, sports psychology and other factors affecting wellness.
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). [...]
“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart.” ~ Helen [...]
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 [...]
Could there be a positive side to procrastination? Generally, the answer is expected to be "no", given that procrastination is generally thought of as [...]
Knowing how ready to change a potential client who walks through your club doors is can save personal trainers time and energy, and also help [...]
Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) is a form active relaxation, perfect for athletes who want to go deeper with mindfulness and/or purposeful movement. It's also great [...]
As personal trainers and fitness instructors we manage risk all day. Designing workouts that deliver results, while keeping clients safe. Leading classes while managing different [...]
Helping our fitness clients reduce stress through exercise might be a given, but personal trainers can consider the application of "mindfulness" as a means of [...]
What if regular physical exercise possessed the ability to improve cognition and mental health along with payoffs in body composition? If parents and educators promote [...]
There’s nothing quite like a good night’s sleep. There’s also nothing quite like a bad night’s sleep. Many insomniacs resort to medications to get the [...]
