The benefits of mindfulness infrequently require much repeating, but suffice it to say, they are far-reaching. How can personal trainers teach clients to marry mindfulness…
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Hiking Rim-to-Rim in a Single Day: Conquering the Grand Canyon
With the new year getting into full swing at gyms across the country, personal trainers may hear from clients who have set their sights on…
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Understanding Quadratus Lumborum: What Personal Trainers Need to Know
The Quadratus Lumborum (QL) muscles, a common source of lower back pain, are located on either side of the lumbar spine. While they are situated…
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Allergies and Exercise
Allergies affect approximately 20-40 million people each year. In this country alone, an estimated 15 million people live with asthma and its ensuing complications; sadly,…
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Running Backward: The Advantages to Retro-Running
Clients who incorporate running into their workout programs may get burned out from the sheer monotony. Retro-running, or running backward, can interject some variety, whether…
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Boosting Recommended Protein for Older Clients
Positive nitrogen balance, muscle synthesis, and resistance training go hand-in-hand with dietary protein intake. For senior adults aiming to live healthy, ambulatory lives, some experts…
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Functional Range Conditioning: Unlock Hidden Joint Potential
Clients often present with what they call “tight muscles” which usually means the muscles are short and overactive and need to be lengthened and calmed…
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Understand the Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load
Food consumed as fuel for life’s demanding activities not only provides energy, but also has a direct effect on circulating blood glucose levels. Understanding a…
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Nutritional Periodization: Fueling for the Work Ahead
Prudent nutrition plays a key role in promoting personal training clients’ hypertrophy, power, and strength when coordinated expertly with resistance training. If we take that…
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Does Leucine Lessen Longevity? Unraveling Mysterious mTOR
The branched-chain amino acid leucine, long considered the kingpin of essentials for muscular growth, recently came under attack by some scientists as potentially lessening one’s…
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Decisions, Decisions: Making Decisions About Health and Fitness
In the realm of fitness and wellness, much of our new clients’ judgment may rely on anecdotal evidence, celebrity marketing influence, short/long-term goals, and popular…
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The Perks of Plant-Based Protein
The word “protein” hails from the Greek proteios, meaning “of prime importance”. Throughout history, meat-based meals have tended to reflect affluent lifestyles, relegating “substandard” plant-based…
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