For many able-bodied clients, the goal of strength training is simply to improve appearance and increase strength. Such has not always been the case for…
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Understanding the Spinotransversales: The Superficial Intrinsic Muscles of the Back
The intrinsic muscles of the back control the vertabral column, i.e., the spine, and are situated deep below the extrinsic muscles which are responsible for…
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Understanding Erector Spinae: Nail the Intermediate Intrinsic Muscles of the Back
Understanding the attachments and function of the erector spinae group can help shed light on some typical compensation patterns and postural dysfunction like hyperkyphosis or…
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The Best Podcasts for Fitness Professionals
In recent years I’ve dubbed myself the “forever-a-student,” because learning new things has always been my jam; especially when it comes to my favorite topic:…
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Ashlyn Knox–NFPT Personal Trainer Spotlight
Meet Ashlyn Knox, a third-year full-time student at The University of Texas at Austin, where she is studying Business Management and Exercise Science. Like most…
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Five Ways to Embrace Fall Fitness with Clients
Fall. The crisp air, nature’s changing color palette, the crunch of the fallen leaves – everything about the autumnal season says “change”. What better way…
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Coaching Fitness Clients Toward Behavior Change
The process of changing human behavior is challenging and complex given that it is an ongoing, nonlinear process influenced by a number of different factors…
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Pre-Game Golf Warm Ups: Here’s 4 Band Exercises
In the time before a round of golf, taking enough time to warm up the muscles that coordinate the golf swing is crucial to improve…
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Top Four Reasons Clients Stop Training
Sooner or later, the personal training relationship might come to an end. If, as a fitness professional, you become familiar with the top four reasons…
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Breast Cancer Recovery Exercises After Reconstruction
The recovery from breast cancer often involves reconstructive surgery that can impact muscles and movement elsewhere in the body. As a certified personal trainer, working…
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Re-Injury Prevention: A Fresh Perspective on a Prevalent Problem
Incomplete rehabilitation in athletes, as well as the general fitness population, has led to an unfortunate re-injury epidemic. Should our goal as trainers be to…
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Fitness Fanatic Or Exercise-Addicted? Understanding Client Motivations
Every trainer has at least one client that they might describe as a fitness fanatic. And it’s no surprise. Today’s outlook on health and fitness…
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