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Notable Fitness Trendsetters and Trailblazers

By Kim Becknell Williams|October 12th, 2021|Misc|

Exercise trends are always evolving. If you look back over the years to where we are now, it’s been a wild ride of ups and [...]

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How Able Is The Cable? Understanding Pulley Systems And Resistance

By Cathleen Kronemer|August 5th, 2021|CEC Articles, Misc, Training Concepts|

There are many ways to route cables through pulleys, offering both pros and cons in terms of mechanical advantage. Understanding the various types of pulley/cable-based [...]

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Fitness World Records

By Andrew Gavigan|June 15th, 2021|Misc, Sport Specific Training|

Great workout programming usually consists of a fair amount of foundational strength and mobility practices mixed with a bit of challenging exercise. For clients who [...]

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Birth of the Barbell: Fitness Pioneer Allen Calvert

By Andrew Gavigan|April 1st, 2021|Misc|

  Barbells are among the most recognizable pieces of fitness equipment in a gym.  Even if you or your clients have never picked one up, [...]

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Eugen Sandow: The Fitness Pioneer You’ve Never Heard Of

By Andrew Gavigan|October 29th, 2020|Misc|

Eugen Sandow (1867-1925), was a Russian born entertainer, strongman, fitness professional, and bodybuilder. At a time when physical fitness technique, nutrition, and physique were not [...]

President Trump Declares Month of May ‘National Physical Fitness and Sports Month’

By Angie Pattengale|May 11th, 2017|Misc|

TRUMP WORKS OUT. Okay, maybe not. We have no evidence of this, but we'd like to hope so. At least we know that health and [...]

History of the Physical Culture

By John Figarelli|September 16th, 2015|Misc|

19th century and early 20th century life was much different than today. Work was hard and laborious and typically extended from sunrise to sunset. There [...]

Achoo! Is it a cold – or an allergy?

By NFPT Staff Writer|October 22nd, 2014|Misc|

The air can be filled with respiratory irritants, from man-made pollution to pollen and mold spores that lead to sneezing and wheezing year round. But [...]

How Obese is Your State?

By NFPT Staff Writer|October 14th, 2014|Misc|

When the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 1995 began collecting data on adult obesity in all 50 states, the highest rate was 19%. [...]

Use It, Don’t Lose It

By NFPT Staff Writer|September 23rd, 2014|Misc|

You’re only as old as you feel, as the saying goes. And there appears to be a great deal of truth contained in that casual [...]

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