Recent research has shown there to be even more benefits of plank exercise programming for fitness clients. Further research has also shown a variety of…
READ MORE
Category: Expert Insight
10 Rules for Fitness After 40
The average age of over half of personal training clients is 45 years old. Over the past 13 years as a personal trainer, I’ve had…
READ MORE
Eastern Herbs and Exercise Recovery
Post-exercise recovery can be sorely underrated (no pun intended). We as fitness professionals need to honor its importance and convey the gravity of recovery to…
READ MORE
Applying Principles of Food Combining
Trophology, or food combining, while ages old in Eastern cultures, has not garnered support from our scientific communities. But like many things that have been…
READ MORE
Trophology: The Science of Food Combining and Surrounding Debate
The science of food combining, also known as trophology, is far from a new concept practiced in India for centuries, and also a tenet of…
READ MORE
Book Review, “Exercised”: Why Something We Never Evolved to Do is Healthy and Rewarding
If exercising is so good for us, then why is it so hard to get people to workout? We experience hunger, and feel satisfaction after…
READ MORE
Adapting with Apps and Tech: The Future of Fitness According to 2021
Let’s assume we are finally on the other side of the COVID-19 pandemic and life is getting back to normal in most aspects. We can…
READ MORE
Using the Five Whys to Identify Client Wants and Needs While Goal-Setting
When we first meet with a client, it is standard practice of effective trainers to have goal-setting exploratory discussions; you can’t know where to lead…
READ MORE
Mistakes Fit Pros Make
Studying, getting certified, and obtaining continuing education credits (CECs) are all part of being a successful fitness professional. But some things can only be learned…
READ MORE
De Arte Gymnastics: Research on Fitness From 1569 AD
Research and education are important in fitness. Continuing education is a big part of our careers as fitness professionals. New research and information is a…
READ MORE
Cancer-Related Fatigue
Cancer-related fatigue is the most common and distressing side effect experienced by cancer survivors. The severity and length of the fatigue depends on the type…
READ MORE
Health Messaging and Recommendations: Spreading the Correct Information
When you think of a typical personal training client, who comes to mind? Is it the hardcore, three days a week with you/two on her…
READ MORE
