As personal trainers and coaches, we can consider ourselves in the “behavior change business”. We often encounter clients who struggle with consistency, who possess the…
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Category: Exercise Science, Biology, and Research
The Role of Nutrition Coaching in Personal Training
While diverse and often multifaceted, the field of personal training focuses primarily on helping individuals achieve their fitness goals. As such, exercise lies at the…
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Progressive Resistive Overload Training for Clients with Hypothyroidism
Thyroid dysfunction can significantly affect one’s ability to engage in physical activity. Personal trainers who work with a variety of clients may encounter individuals living…
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Simplifying Periodization Training for Any Audience
For the general population, the term periodization refers to a manner of resistance training in which the individual and/or their trainer varies aspects of the…
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The Path to Longevity: Healthy Aging and Functionality Through Strength Training
Over the past few years, our fitness industry — and strength training in particular–– has undergone a powerful shift in priorities. Once the sole bailiwick of…
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A Fresh Take on METCON Workouts
If personal trainers find their regular clients growing bored with traditional resistance training and aerobic/HIIT programs, try introducing a cycle of METCON workouts. In this…
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Should You Train Differently on GLP-1s? A Retired Strength Coach & Professor’s Take on Muscle, Missteps, and Mastery
As I’ve mentioned up to this point in this series on GLP-1 agonist medications and fitness, we’re in a new era of body recomposition. The…
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GLP-1s and Longevity: A Dual-Edged Sword?
In the fast-moving world of metabolic medicine, GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) have earned a reputation as miracle molecules. Simply listen to any well-known podcaster…
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Strength Training, GLP-1s, and Executive Function: A Muscle-Forward Strategy for Mental Performance
Based on recent articles in this series, GLP-1 receptor agonists have emerged as a promising pharmaceutical option for individuals dealing with the complexities of…
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Tapping Into the Flow State of Exercise and Movement
Imagine getting so caught up in an activity or pursuit that the rest of the world falls away as you perform effortlessly and in a…
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The Copenhagen Plank: Introducing A New Challenge for Adductor Stabilization
Imagine an intense soccer game: lots of running, kicking, and pivoting, all the typical elements of play, happening at top speed. The muscles taking the…
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Hypertrophy Training: A Guide To Building Lean Body Mass
Hypertrophy training is a workout program focusing on the enlargement of skeletal muscle using high volume (reps and sets) with minimal rest. Even if your…
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