Flexibility Training – 5 Benefits Beyond Better ROM
Photo by Alora Griffiths on Unsplash The full benefits of flexibility training transcend positive physiological outcomes and aren’t physiologically or fitness related. Engaging [...]
Addressing The Woes After Bodybuilding Shows
Coming down from the high of competition is a challenge in and of itself. If you or your clients are training for a show, [...]
Training Women to Be Strong
Many women, when given the choice, prefer cardio over weightlifting. This past year has been eye-opening for me as I’ve introduced more strength training techniques to [...]
Seizure Safety: Exercise and the Epileptic Client
Exercise can benefit the epileptic client. Over 2.5 million Americans are currently living with epilepsy and need exercise just like everyone else. Epilepsy is a neurological [...]
Understanding Charley Horses and Cramping During Exercise
There is more than one way to approach muscles cramps. Massage is one way to help relax the affected area. Nutrition is another avenue to [...]
NFPT Blog September 2018 Favorites
Get caught up on the best NFPT articles and videos from September right here - right now. Let us know what you like and share [...]
NFPT Live: 6 Nutrition Philosophies That Are Out of Date – Ep 57
Diets and nutrition philosophies come and go. Some stick around. Here's what you need to know about the current thought processes for healthy eating. In [...]
Massaging Fitness Clients
Photo by Toa Heftiba on Unsplash Can you massage personal training clients? A certain amount of physical touch is common practice when working [...]
The Importance of Activity for Children with Special Needs
Exercise programs and physical fitness centers need to accommodate children with special needs. Unfortunately, there are very few doing so. This is a problem because, [...]
The Dark Side of Extreme Fat Loss
Extreme fat loss causes an emotional hangover that lingers. I used to weigh nearly 300 pounds and I still think about it quite often. When I [...]