What should individuals 45 years of age and older look for when shopping (interviewing) for a personal trainer? According to recent research, 51% of all…
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The Reality of Reducing Body Fat
To say that Americans are preoccupied with losing weight is putting it mildly. Losing weight isn’t hand, but even the most “experienced” losers often do…
READ MOREExercise of the Week: Straight Barbell Row
Straight Barbell Rows are a staple movement to develop maximum pulling strength and core stability. Emphasis The primary muscles stressed in this movement are the…
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The Truth About Sitting
Desk posture protocols are plentiful. There are many rules to follow when sitting like a proper human being. Knees in line with the toes Wrists…
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NFPT 25 Years in the Making: Kane Kelly
We have many amazing affiliates that we got to work with and talk to on a daily basis. Most fitness professionals will stay in the…
READ MOREExercise of the Week: Medium Grip Lat Pulldowns
Emphasis The primary muscles stressed in this movement are the muscles in your upper back (latissimus dorsi – middle toward the center of the back).…
READ MOREExercise of the Week: Wide Grip Lat Pulldown (To the Front)
Emphasis The primary muscles stressed in this movement are the muscles in your upper back (outer latissimus dorsi). The secondary muscles stressed are the biceps…
READ MOREHow to Do a Close Grip V-Bar Lat Pulldown
If you want to become a personal trainer, or perhaps are one already, there are many movements you will have to know like the back…
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“Exercise is Boring”
Insert CRINGE. Has anyone ever said this to you? Or worse, have you ever felt this way? “If you’re bored, you aren’t paying attention.” I…
READ MOREOne Arm Dumbbell Rows
Emphasis The primary muscles stressed in this movement are the muscles in your upper back (latissimus dorsi and rhomboids). The secondary muscles stressed are the…
READ MOREThe Best Diet You Can Follow
Low fat, low cholesterol, lean meats, no salt and low sugar was the rule when I started in the fitness industry 15 years ago. Luckily,…
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Exercise of the Week: Seated Cable Row
Emphasis The primary muscles stressed in this movement are the muscles in your upper back (latissimus dorsi and rhomboids). The secondary muscles stressed are the…
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