In Greek mythology, the warrior Achilles was known to have one weak spot: his heel. Because of this, the idiom Achilles’ heel is often used…
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Facing Fatigue Factors: Exercise Fatigue vs. Chronic Fatigue
Professional Trainers and many clients have started or will soon establish “new normal” patterns for exercise after our COVID-19 “gap year.” One aspect of this…
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Adapting with Apps and Tech: The Future of Fitness Post-Pandemic
Below personal trainers will find a few notable reasons that lockdown was a blessing in disguise and hopefully, some from which your clients benefited…namely that…
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Crawling for Strength and Flexibility
What comes to mind when you think of crawling? Crawling for strength and flexibility might not be your first thought. Babies crawl before they walk.…
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Redirecting Non-compliant Clients
To a large extent, our daily lineup of clients often dictates our frame of mind. While we strive to uphold professionalism and treat each person…
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The DEXA Scan: How They Are Helpful for Fitness Clients With or Without Osteoporosis
Many personal trainers wear a health and wellness cap, with interests going far beyond exercise, though it’s all interwoven. Osteoporosis and bone fractures are common…
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Consequences of Sugar Overconsumption
In today’s world of on-the-go, fast-paced lifestyles, convenience has come to play an important role in the lives of many Americans, including many of the…
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How to Do a Single-Arm Kettlebell Swing
Once you have mastered the kettlebell swing it’s time to add other power exercises to your repertoire. Enter the single-arm kettlebell swing. Like the kettlebell…
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Exercise and the Gastrointestinal System: How Digestion is Affected by Movement
Clients and athletes who experience diarrhea and/or other digestive problems after an intense training session often ask us the reason for this unpleasant intestinal interruption.…
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Fitness World Records
Great workout programming usually consists of a fair amount of foundational strength and mobility practices mixed with a bit of challenging exercise. For clients who…
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Simple Steps for Using a Sleep Journal with Fitness Clients
Using a sleep journal re-connects a person to their habits and can make a difference in one week. If your clients ever mention a rough night of sleep, that’s your cue to investigate this otherwise undercover aspect of health by using a sleep journal.
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How to do a Kettlebell Goblet Clean
If your clients ever press or squat with a kettlebell then teaching them how to do a kettlebell goblet clean will certainly behoove their efforts.…
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