Isometrics: Immovable Forces Toward Strength and Growth
Personal training is not always about how much weight a client can lift. Sometimes lifting no weight at all can challenge a client in new [...]
The Importance of Networking in the Fitness Industry
Networking is a valuable tool in any business, such as tech, salesforce, education, and especially so in personal training. Merriam-Webster defines networking as “the cultivation [...]
Ice or Heat for Pain?
As fitness professionals, we have well-acquainted ourselves with the PRICE protocol; pressure and ice help to reduce the swelling associated with acute injuries. And when [...]
The Leg Raise: NOT An Ab Movement
If there's any move I've seen done in the gym most frequently and largely in vain, is the hanging leg raise, or lying leg raise. [...]
Is Your EPOC Epic? Understanding the Body’s Oxygen Debt
The concept of excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC) has been described as a benefit of high-intensity exercise and a major player in weight management and [...]
The NEAT Way to Burn Calories
Are your clients getting bored with endless treadmill sessions, stationary cycles, or counting Stairmaster steps? Or maybe they are so fixated on how many calories [...]
Fasting and Exercise
There are a number of dedicated gym-goers who prefer to work out on an empty stomach, perhaps because they like working out early but don't [...]
Fueling For Success: Pre and Post Workout Meals
In an effort to maximize energy stores during a workout, and ensure adequate recovery post-workout, proper nutritional fueling provides the key to success. Knowledge in [...]
Heavy Metals In Protein Powders: Are They Safe to Consume Regularly?
Clients often seek out their personal trainers’ opinions on the best protein powder to consume following tough workouts. This seems like such a harmless and [...]
Gender Bias In Trainer Selection: Helping Clients Make The Right Choice
Whether we want it to or not, gender preference often plays a role when choosing a personal trainer. Unfortunately, this can come at the expense [...]