Western Herbs and Exercise Recovery
Although the use of Western herbs for health, vitality, and recovery may not boast the lengthy history that Eastern Herbs do, there are still several [...]
Setting Boundaries: Identifying the Non-Negotiables for Your Personal Training Business
Starting a business is a challenge many newly certified fitness professionals are hesitant to take on. It makes sense – it’s not really a science [...]
NFPT Blog April 2022 Favorites
April blogs brings....May clients! Okay, that doesn't rhyme but I didn't think anyone would benefit from May clogs. This month's favorites were all about fitness [...]
Blake Sama–NFPT Personal Trainer Spotlight
Blake Sama, and NFPT-CPT for 15 years, was born and raised in Arlington, MA, a suburb just outside Boston. He moved into the city for [...]
Optimal Health (Part II): Rejecting the Standard American Diet
Balancing the body's pH levels may be almost entirely dependent on the food we eat. In order to enjoy optimal health, we must embrace the [...]
Body pH – How to Obtain Optimal Health Balancing Acid and Alkaline Foods
The body is a complex machine, with so much chemistry and physiology involved in its optimal performance (or lack thereof) the average person would be [...]
5 Golf Warm-Up Tips To Help You Avoid Injuries
With golf being widely considered to be one of the safest sports to play, it's fairly easy to see why this ever-growing sport is [...]
Mixology 101: Combining Protein Powder with Hot Liquids
Personal trainers widely accept that in order to build muscle, one must consume a significant amount of lean protein. We frequently share such advice with [...]
Bloodborne Pathogen Standard: Hepatitis B Vaccination and Exposure Follow-up Procedures
According to OSHA's bloodborne pathogen standards, the hepatitis B vaccination series must be made available to all employees who have occupational exposure. The employer does [...]
How to do a Standing Cable Pullover
While pull-ups and pull-downs reign supreme when building strength and size (as all compound exercises do) on the lats, sometimes we need to offer [...]