6 Misconceptions About the Ketogenic Diet
The ketogenic diet is popular and effective even though a lot of controversy (and confusion) surrounds it. Before taking a firm stance or forming an opinion [...]
Assessing Shoulder Internal/External Rotation for Pull-ups
The glenohumeral (shoulder) joint requires balanced and adequate external rotation to perform a pull-up effectively. Assessing the performance of both internal and external rotator muscles [...]
Assessing Scapular Rotation For Pull-Ups
The scapulae need rhythm and symmetry to allow for adequate motion when performing pull-ups. Assessing scapular rotation before progressing to an independent pull-up sets your client [...]
Assessing Thoracic Mobility For Pull-Ups
Thoracic mobility is crucial for proper pull-up performance, allowing for proper scapular motion, and hence, optimal shoulder movement. Assessing thoracic mobility and latissimus dorsi length is [...]
Should Clients with Exercise Induced Asthma Exercise in the Cold?
If we train our bodies to the point of failure, or just shy of that threshold, we typically find ourselves more than a bit winded. [...]
Chocolate Musings for Valentines Day
The month of February can present a conundrum for health enthusiasts. Here we stand, 5 or 6 weeks into our New Year’s resolutions of exercising [...]
NFPT Blog January 2019 Favorites
What a dynamic month on the NFPT Blog! HIIT training, body image directed goal setting, lymphatics programming, oblique muscle anatomy, and sitting strategies are all [...]
Michele Rogers – Personal Trainer Spotlight
Michele Rogers has a dynamic and ever-evolving presence in the fitness industry. She is NFPT's new blog editor and publisher, she coaches clients, and has [...]
Offering Cooking Demonstrations for Fitness Clients
Hands-on experience in prepping healthy and balanced meals is beneficial for your clients and business. Expand your community by inviting others from your client's network [...]
How to do Kettlebell Windmills
The Kettlebell (KB) Windmill is a valuable exercise for shoulder stability, upper back flexibility, better movement in the hamstrings and hips (which helps with back [...]