If exercising is so good for us, then why is it so hard to get people to workout? We experience hunger, and feel satisfaction after…
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The Role of Protein Intake in Keto Athletes
Many of your clients and athletes may have realized weight loss success on a ketogenic diet. Others, however, may be struggling to get the correct…
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How to Improve Balance
Balance is important in the exercise world and in daily life. Teaching personal training clients how to improve balance can prevent injury, improve their fitness,…
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Five Tips for Gym Owner Success
In 2020, the US fitness industry revenue dropped by a whopping 58%. This is one of the primary reasons why every entrepreneurial personal trainer should…
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How Able is the Cable? Understanding Pulley Systems and Resistance
There are many ways to route cables through pulleys, offering both pros and cons in terms of mechanical advantage. Understanding the various types of pulley/cable-based…
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The Stress and Injury Link
As trainers, our clients will often share with us details about their lives outside of the time we are training together including stress surrounding home…
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Grip Strength: The New Biomarker of Longevity and Quality of Life
Business professionals often equate a firm handshake with an individual’s level of confidence. Research now shows that a powerful grip also correlates to longevity. Learn…
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Soccer Programming for Athletes
For soccer players, building strength is a key part of improving and being successful in their sport. In fact, the importance of strength in the…
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Seven Lifts to Include in a Soccer Program
Yesterday’s blog addressed the specific approaches personal trainers can take for programming periodization for soccer players. Now that you’re familiar with the how, let’s talk…
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The Turkish Get-Up: How to Do It and Why You Should
Few people care about mobility until they can’t move. Getting up and down from the floor isn’t much different. It’s often overlooked until it becomes…
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What Happens When the Shot Stops? Coaching Clients Beyond GLP-1 Use
There’s a question more and more personal trainers are starting to hear at the end of a training session or over coffee after a client…
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Nutrition, Protein, and Appetite Suppression: A Muscle-Forward Strategy For Clients on GLP-1 Agonists
In the era of GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs), personal trainers face a new wave of clients experiencing rapid weight loss, but not always in…
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