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  • LEVERAGING NEAT

How to Leverage NEAT to Help Fitness Clients Burn More Calories Throughout the Day

By Erin Nitschke|April 19th, 2021|Physiology, Training Concepts|

Teaching clients how to leverage NEAT may be the missing piece to the puzzle of weight loss they have been searching for. Non-exercise Activity Thermogenesis [...]

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Oxidative Stress: Fighting the Free Radical Damage

By Cathleen Kronemer|April 16th, 2021|2021 June Self Test, Advice to Personal Trainers, CEC Articles, Physiology|

Both scientific and anecdotal evidence consistently indicates that more active individuals tend to experience greater longevity and a reduced risk of coronary heart disease, stroke, [...]

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Leaky Gut Syndrome: Ailment Without Answers

By Cathleen Kronemer|March 16th, 2021|2021 June Self Test, CEC Articles, Nutrition, Physiology|

Imagine trying to identify an “illness” about which medical schools never teach. Leaky gut syndrome falls into such a category and as of late, has [...]

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The Gut Microbiome and Our Health

By Cathleen Kronemer|February 10th, 2021|2021 June Self Test, CEC Articles, Nutrition, Physiology|

Perhaps the time-worn expression “having a gut feeling” holds more potency than any of us realized. Studies of the intestinal microflora reveal how disturbances in [...]

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Metabolic Confusion: Conquering the Carb-Cycling Challenge

By Cathleen Kronemer|February 2nd, 2021|2021 June Self Test, CEC Articles, Health Behaviors and Psychology, Nutrition, Physiology|

Among many of the weight loss approaches that are conceived these days, metabolic confusion has arrived on the scene. Metabolic adaptation refers to the means [...]

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Protecting Bones and Joints (PB&J)

By Dave Frost|February 1st, 2021|Injury Prevention and Treatment, Physiology, Special Populations|

It’s your job as an NFPT Trainer to help your clients reduce their lifestyle-related risk factors, which includes protecting bones and joints. Fit pros [...]

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Magnesium and Physical Performance

By Cathleen Kronemer|January 15th, 2021|Advice to Personal Trainers, CEC Articles, Nutrition, Physiology, Supplements|

Magnesium, zinc, and chromium are mineral elements required in modest amounts to maintain health and optimize physiologic function. For very active persons, such as personal [...]

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BCAAs: A Paradoxical Effect on Metabolism

By Cathleen Kronemer|January 12th, 2021|2021 June Self Test, CEC Articles, Nutrition, Physiology, Supplements|

Can a diet rich in Branched-Chain Amino Acids, or BCAAs, provide benefit or inflict harm with regard to stabilizing insulin levels? If the answer is [...]

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Molecular Magic: Behind-the-Scenes Benefits of Exercise

By Cathleen Kronemer|January 4th, 2021|2020 December Self Test, Advice to Personal Trainers, Physiology, Training Concepts|

Clients often inquire about the value of a short workout when schedules and commitments must take precedence over their usual training session. After finding out [...]

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Cinnamon: More Than Just a Flavor to Savor

By Cathleen Kronemer|December 15th, 2020|Health Behaviors and Psychology, Nutrition, Physiology|

Cinnamon tops the list of most widely consumed spices the world over. It gained popularity not only for the rich, aromatic flavor it adds to [...]

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