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Partner Workouts in the Virtual (or Social Distancing) World
Born out of necessity due to the COVID-19 pandemic, virtual training sessions quickly became a saving grace in the fitness industry, and finding a way…
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Just One More
I remember a conversation I had with a bar owner a few years ago. I was in the bar for research purposes only, of course.…
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Eight Cardio Machines for Clients to Try
Whether you’re looking to include a warm-up, cool-down, or incorporate cardio in your training sessions, here’s a quick rundown on cardio machines. Add variety by…
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Benefits of a Barre Approach to Fitness
If you’re looking for an exercise approach that is easily implemented yet surprisingly challenging, I encourage you to explore adding barre workouts to your arsenal…
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Weighted Vests: Dressing For Fitness Success
The notion of wearing a weighted vest might occur to a fitness enthusiast for things like pushups and pullups, but what about for other goals?…
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Five Tips for Successful Virtual Fitness Coaching
We are all working to adjust to a “new normal” as a result of the novel coronavirus and its widespread impact on all sectors of…
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Nerve Glides: Flossing Away Pain
Often we instruct our personal training clients to help work out muscular tension and pain with static or even dynamic stretching. When this doesn’t resolve…
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No Gym Equipment? Three Training Strategies for Fitness Clients
Shelter-in-place orders have forced our clients to train away from their gym that may result in a decline in seeing results, or worse, unwanted weight…
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Preparation Tips for Reopening a Gym
Sometimes gyms close temporarily and a plan to reopen can bring a sense of assurance as well as serve as an opportunity for improvement. During…
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How Your Ears and Poor Hearing Affect Balance
A convenient place to tuck stray hair, holders to display chic jewelry, the means of hearing a symphonic orchestra…indeed, our ears serve a multitude of…
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Highlighting HILIT: High-Intensity, Low-Impact Training
As the population of fitness enthusiasts over the age of 50 continues to grow, trends must keep pace with the realities of aging bodies while…
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