Fitness programming is equal parts science and art. Successful fitness program designs are those that reflect the goals and needs a client expresses and serves…
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Category: Training Concepts
Kettlebells or Dumbbells: Which is More Effective?
Sometimes kettlebells are the most appropriate personal training tool and other times dumbbells are needed to meet a client’s goals. Considering the desired outcome and…
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“Low-T”? There’s a workout for that!
Testosterone, a hormone made by the testicles, functions primarily to fuel a male’s sex drive as well as his overall physique. In addition, testosterone encourages…
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Clean Bulk Your Way to More Muscle Mass
It’s common for people to want to put on mass (bulk) and also tone the body. How do we help our clients achieve both these…
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Balance Concerns: Age-Related or Warning Sign?
Lack of balance can be normal or it can be a serious health concern. Knowing the difference is essential for the personal trainer. The ability…
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Yoga Essentials for Fitness Professionals
Personal trainers can incorporate yoga into a fitness program and more easily navigate the many asanas (yoga poses) by studying the history and essence of…
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What is Mobility and Why Does it Matter?
If you’ve been in the world of fitness more than 10 minutes, you’ve most likely heard the terms mobility, stability and flexibility thrown around a…
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Periodization for Personal Training Clients
Having a solid grasp on how to use periodization programming with personal training clients may be the difference between successfully advancing in training while preventing…
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Kinesiology Tape: How Can Fitness Pros Use It?
Kinesiology Tape, or K-Tape is everywhere now, and it’s more important than ever to know the what, why, and how behind the “magic”. Don’t be…
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Teens Growing “Horns”: How To Help Prevent Text Neck
This just in: Teen bodies are going through changes! Perhaps not in the way you’d expect, though. A 2018 study has re-emerged, covered in the…
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To Weight Belt or NOT to Belt?
Are weight belts necessary or might they even be harmful? How should personal trainers advise their heavy lifting clients? As a former queen of “ab…
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The NEAT Way to Burn Calories
Are your clients getting bored with endless treadmill sessions, stationary cycles, or counting Stairmaster steps? Or maybe they are so fixated on how many calories…
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