NFPT Blog April 2021 Favorites
Stress reduction and its associated topics such as mindfulness and relaxation were of top interest this month. Maybe we are collectively acknowledging how difficult the [...]
James Martini–NFPT Personal Trainer Spotlight
James Martini is 22 years old, born in Brooklyn, New York and currently living in Jackson, New Jersey. He has been practicing calisthenics since June [...]
Planks or Crunches: Which is Better?
A strong core is the foundation of proper movement patterns, injury prevention, and athletic prowess yet deciding which exercises to program for which client may [...]
Mighty Warriors of Muay Thai
The ancient martial art of Muay Thai, practiced the world over, definitely qualifies as a most intense exercise experience. Learn what this powerful sport entails, [...]
Six Factors that Affect Health Separate from Body Size or Weight
When weight loss is the only goal for a fitness client, it’s natural for them to focus solely on the number on the scale. It's [...]
Patience: Sometimes We Just Need It Spelled Out for Us!
If the pandemic has taught us anything, it's that patience is a virtue---at least if we want to retain our sanity amidst uncertainty.As more [...]
The Air Pressure is On: Running Against the Barometer
For years, athletes both recreational and professional have accepted the fact that running at higher elevations poses a unique challenge. The air density diminishes at [...]
How Ready is a Potential Client to Change? A look at the Transtheoretical Model
Knowing how ready to change a potential client who walks through your club doors is can save personal trainers time and energy, and also help [...]
Time Off: When Clients Return from a Break in Fitness
Your client took time off and it was more than they intended, one week turned into two, two weeks turned into a month and all [...]
How to Leverage NEAT to Help Fitness Clients Burn More Calories Throughout the Day
Teaching clients how to leverage NEAT may be the missing piece to the puzzle of weight loss they have been searching for. Non-exercise Activity Thermogenesis [...]