Understanding and Training Transverse Abdominus
The transverse abdominus (TVA) wraps around your abdomen like a belt or corset. It has gained a lot of attention in the past decade. Understanding [...]
Tracking and Pushing Clients to Get Results
Fitness Professionals always “stay on the job” to assure our clients are on track towards their exercise and fitness goals to get results. Even during [...]
The Effects of Peppermint on Performance
The essence of peppermint, whether infused in oils or brewed in tea, has tremendous health benefits. It ranks as a premier choice for individuals seeking [...]
Understanding and Training Rectus Abdominus
The rectus abdominus (RA) is known as the "six-pack" muscle. Most people know where the RA is but not everyone understands the intricacies of this muscle. [...]
Eat Drink and Sleep?
When you eat and drink can affect sleep and how you sleep can impact how much and what you eat and drink. Meeting health-related [...]
Teaching Fitness Clients about the Health Halo
Smart marketing crowds the aisles of a grocery store. "Healthy food" messages can be deceiving and reveal more of a health halo than a healthy [...]
Active Recovery for Training
The vital role recovery plays in conjunction with fitness routines cannot be understated. As trainers aiming to keep clients active and injury free, we need [...]
Jake Cooper – Personal Trainer Spotlight
Jake has been an NFPT Certified Personal Trainer since 1998 (20 Years). He had an internship senior year of college and instantly fell in love [...]
Stress Busting Foods
One of the most beneficial ways to reduce stress and nourish the soul is by consuming stress-busting foods. Yes, there is such a thing as [...]
Testing Clients During Tough Training Seasons
As a fitness professional one of my greatest fears is for all of my client’s hard work and progress to go down the drain. These [...]