Exercised: Why Something We Never Evolved to Do is Healthy and Rewarding – A Book Review
If exercising is so good for us, then why is it so hard to get people to workout? We experience hunger, and feel satisfaction [...]
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 [...]
Using the 5 “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 [...]
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 [...]
De Arte Gymnastics: Research on Fitness From 1569AD
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
How Driving a Car Impacts Posture and How To Fix It
We previously discussed policing your posture, highlighting how important monitoring your posture during activities of daily living (ADL) can be, and how one can impact [...]
Moment Arms: A Brief Introduction to the Physics of Exercise
For those of you who read the word "physics" and still opened this blog, I applaud you for being fitness professionals willing to challenge the [...]
Hyponatremia. Too Much of a Good Thing.
It's that time of year again. Temperatures are on the rise, and there's the mad rush to get that summer-body ready for the change of [...]