What is Proprioception? Proprioception is the body’s ability to sense its movement, position, and orientation in space without having to rely on visual input. It…
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Pain Psychology, Placebo, and the Nocebo Effect in Personal Training
The exercise experience extends beyond the physical realm and is deeply intertwined with psychology, such as the nocebo effect. Response expectancy theory, developed by Dr.…
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Fundamental Squat Technique, Cueing, and Modifications
The squat is arguably the most ubiquitous and programmed exercise in the personal trainer’s toolbox. This article will discuss fundamental squat technique, not a specific…
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Osteoporosis: What Personal Trainers Need to Know
Osteoporosis is a bone disease characterized by micro-architectural deterioration of bone tissue and loss of bone mass. It affects 13.4 million people aged 50 and…
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Blood Clots and Anticoagulants: Training Clients on Blood Thinners
As personal trainers, our training renders us well-versed in the subtleties of tweaking clients’ workouts to accommodate a variety of chronic health issues, of which…
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15 Fitness Challenge Ideas
If you’re looking for fitness challenge ideas, start by knowing a good fitness challenge is one that has a clear starting and ending point with…
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The NFPT Blog is Moving! (Re)Introducing PersonalTrainerToday.com
If you’re an NFPT-certified personal trainer, hopefully this is not the first time you’re reading a published blog article! Chances are you’ve utilized NFPT’s totally…
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Wind Sprints: How to Effectively Train Personal Training Clients for Speed
Wind sprints have secured a prominent place among today’s vast array of personal training options. Consisting of a series of top-speed running spurts, followed by…
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The Value of Becoming a Certified Personal Trainer
In the dynamic fitness industry, the choice between becoming a certified personal trainer or remaining un-certified goes beyond mere qualification. A certification signifies credibility, expertise,…
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Myostatin: Medical Breakthrough May Lead Athletes Astray
Any serious athlete knows that good results take time: dedication to training, proper nutrition, adequate rest, all of these things are strong contributors to any successful outcome. Some athletes choose to add a variety of natural supplements to their training regimen; yet even with this boost, there is no single “magic pill“ that can instantly transform the physique. Or is there?
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How Old is Too Old to Become a Personal Trainer?
“Am I too old to become a personal trainer?” You’re never too old to start an exercise program and the same is true when it…
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5 Career Options for Certified Personal Trainers
For many starting out or considering a career in personal training, the perception that career options are limited to box-gym coaching still persists despite opportunities…
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