Many people train in the late evening or at night. The question that is always asked, is it bad to train late at night? Some…
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Walking Advice for Your Personal Training Clients
During vigorous walking, the heart beats more rapidly, helping to strengthen the heart muscle. A strong muscle can help lower high blood pressure and reduce…
READ MORECheat Meals vs. Rest Days
Which is better for your clients, a cheat meal or rest day? The answer to that frequently asked question will depend on a variety of…
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Training Clients Outdoors
Summer is here! The temperature is warming up, the sun is out and your clients want to enjoy the nice weather as much as you do.…
READ MOREWorkout Gear for Your Personal Training Clients
In gyms and studios across the country you will find dozens of pieces of what I like to call workout gear being worn. Some of…
READ MORENutrition Planning
As a personal trainer you will be asked by most of your clients questions on nutrition and their diets. Everything from “What can I eat…
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Train to Sustain
Fight Science has a YouTube clip of Bas Rutten (MMA Champion) striking an anatomically correct torso, equipped with synthetic organs (except for a spleen).
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Keep Fitness Fun: It Pays To Play
There are plenty of people out there who don’t see fitness as fun. It is a very common excuse as to why people don’t want…
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Train to Sustain Pt. 2
The following abdominal training is derived from the MMA Fight Club in Belgium. Remember no abs, no legs, no legs, no fight. Check out Part…
READ MOREWhy Furthering your Fitness Knowledge and Education is Important
Knowledge on health and fitness has never been more readily available and popular. Almost every employer that offers health insurance will have some sort of…
READ MOREShould you Consider a Strength and Conditioning Certification?
Many trainers are working towards (or already have) a Strength and Conditioning Specialist/Coach certification under their belts. Many more trainers do not, however. What is…
READ MOREPains of your Running Clients
Chondromalacia Patella, or “Runner’s Knee”, occurs when repeated stress on the knee causes inflammation and a gradual softening of the cartilage under the kneecap (patella).…
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