Do This, Not This, Do That: The Optimal Method to Demo’ing Exercises
Do you ever get frustrated trying to get clients to do an exercise correctly? I certainly have. Sometimes I ask myself if I said too [...]
Bootcamp Workout Idea: The “Accumulator”
The Accumulator is a great workout for Bootcamp! If you haven’t heard of the Accumulator before, it’s a cousin of the AMRAP workout. Let's talk [...]
The Importance of Grip and Forearm Strength
Exercises like pull-ups, rows, kettlebell swings, and bicep curls all involve a certain amount of forearm strength. Rock climbing, one of the fastest-growing sports in [...]
Functional Training: Why your clients need it
Functional training enables clients to do daily tasks more easily. It involves strength training utilizing more than one muscle group through compound exercises and, oftentimes, [...]
Boxing Bootcamp Workout: The “10, 20, 30, 4”
I’m a huge fan of Boxing Workouts for Bootcamp, and your fitness clients can be, too. They’re fun, provide a great workout, and allow your [...]
5 Basic Movements for Fitness Clients
When it comes to exercise programming and workout design, the basics still work despite what fit-influencers want consumers to believe. As exercise professionals, we should [...]
Conquering the Grand Canyon: Hiking Rim-to-Rim in a Single Day
With the new year getting into full swing at gyms across the country, trainers may hear from clients who have set their sights on potentially [...]
Bootcamp Workout: The “21, 15, 9, 3”
When running a Bootcamp, there’s a whole heap of things we need to consider as fitness trainers. The participants' expectations, the music, the community, [...]
How to do a Kickstand Romanian Deadlift
When done correctly, single-leg Romanian deadlifts are a terrific exercise. The keyword here is "correctly". Because this variation on a deadlift is a difficult and [...]
Boxing Workout for Bootcamp: The “10, 10, 10”
If you’re running any bootcamp classes, you might want to consider adding some “Boxing for Fitness” workouts to your routine. Boxing Workouts have a heap [...]