Allergies affect approximately 20-40 million people each year. In this country alone, an estimated 15 million people live with asthma and its ensuing complications; sadly,…
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Category: Special Populations
Three Sleep Components That Improve Heart Health
Every single piece of the human body benefits from sleep, including the cardiovascular system. With February being Heart Awareness Month, let’s make the connection between…
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Do Any Treatments Really Work to Reduce Cellulite?
We recently discussed the potential reasons why cellulite can affect up to 90% of women, including hormonal imbalance, poor diet, excess adipose, and genetic factors.…
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Carbs, Cravings and Menstrual Cycle Syncing
The female menstrual cycle can have a profound effect on nearly every area of women’s lives, including their metabolism. Women often report particular food cravings at various…
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Bariatric Surgery: Preparation, Recovery, Long-Term Care
For fitness clients living with obesity and struggling to successfully lose weight, bariatric surgery may be an option they consider. Personal trainers should be informed…
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Training Through Transition: Understanding and Supporting Clients During Menopause
As personal trainers, supporting clients through life stages is essential to delivering meaningful, effective programming. Menopause—a natural, biological transition—marks a significant phase for women, often…
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Exercise and Autism: A Positive Impact on Behavior
Autism refers to the complexity of neurobiological development disorders. Affecting 1% of the population within this continent, many experts consider it among the most serious…
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Bio-Banding In Youth Sports: Prioritizing Ability Over Age
As coaches and trainers, many of us work with adolescents who show promising athletic prowess. We must take into account, however, that human development falls…
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Burpees While Pregnant? Safety and Common Sense Advice
If you’re a Personal Trainer or Group Fitness Instructor it’s important to know what exercises are appropriate for any pregnant women who may attend your…
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Supporting Senior Clients: Cultivating a Sense of Belonging
As fitness professionals, supporting senior clients with the skills and tools at our disposal is an important obligation. It is vital that we help our…
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3 Chronic Age-Related Conditions Seen in Older Adults
Every year, more and more seniors are starting to exercise regularly. This is a great thing as we know exercise can improve mobility, balance, strength,…
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Exercise Considerations When Training Older Adults
When personal trainers work with older adults, there are many things they need to keep in mind when compared to younger clients. Today we’re going…
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