“Anti-Core” Training: The Importance of Stabilizing the Spine
Anti-core training may not only help you but also your clients improve spinal stability and athletic performance. In order to better understand the concept of [...]
Should Eating Disorder Treatment Include Exercise?
Despite the fact that exercise may improve a range of biopsychosocial outcomes in patients with eating disorders (ED), exercise does not figure prominently, if at [...]
Mixology 101: Combining Protein Powder with Hot Liquids
Personal trainers widely accept that in order to build muscle, one must consume a significant amount of lean protein. We frequently share such advice with [...]
Inner Fitness: How Altruism Keeps Us Healthy
A healthy diet, exercise, and screening for disease will always remain the cornerstones for lifelong health. Yet many experts --- including, apparently, the well-respected late [...]
The Hierarchy of Fat Loss
Fat loss training can be very confusing for our fitness clients but even for fitness professionals, but it doesn't have to be. Unfortunately, a common [...]
Pain Relief Options for DOMS
Pain can exert a powerful effect on the human body, from limiting one’s engagement in/enjoyment of physical activities to leaving one frustrated, depressed, and anxious. [...]
The Link Between Plant-Sourced Proteins and Blood Pressure
Amino acids may form the foundation of all proteins; however, only a select few hold the potential to lower blood pressure. Read on to learn [...]
The Importance of Post-Workout Meal Timing: Myth or Mandatory?
Prudent personal trainers know that both training stimuli and nutrient consumption affect hypertrophy gains. Training increases protein synthesis, but it may also activate muscle protein [...]
The Importance of Hip Stability in Runners
Training a runner? Here is why hip stability should be a primary focus of your training! Did you know it is estimated that the average [...]
Balancing the Omega Fatty Acid Ratio in the Standard American Diet
Most health and fitness professionals are wise to the notion that more Omega-3 fatty acids in the diet is a good thing for controlling inflammation [...]