Do you have one of those nifty step counter apps? Do you pay attention to it? Do you set a daily goal? If not, maybe…
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Performance Anxiety
I came across an article in Running Times Magazine (Nov/Dec. 2015), “How Strava is Ruining Your Running,” by Philip Latter. One section in particular mentioned…
READ MORENo Pain No Gain: Good or Bad?
A concerned trainer expressed this to NFPT: “I see a need for us (NFPT) to stress the importance of recognizing the Contraindications to Exercise. For example,…
READ MOREHow To Do Lying Leg Curls
Emphasis This movement is very effective in isolating the muscles in the back of your upper leg (hamstrings). Starting Position Lie face-down on the bench…
READ MORETips for New Indoor Cycling Instructors
Congrats! You’ve got your certification, a time slot at the gym, and a start date! When I got those things, I got turned loose with…
READ MOREEndurance – not just a benefit of good cardio
Endurance is a theme for life…a theme for us all. For personal trainers, you know what endurance means when it comes to cardiovascular fitness. When…
READ MOREHow to do Straight Bar Leg Lunges
Emphasis The primary muscles stressed in this movement are the muscles in your upper leg (hamstrings, quadriceps and glutes). The secondary muscles stressed are your…
READ MORETaking up Squash (the Food, not the Game)
The humble squash is a plant often featured in harvest time displays and scenes, but its real beauty may be more than rind deep
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Cold Weather Bike Riding
Temperatures are dropping, and we’re facing a few holidays when, let’s face it, food seems to top the list. Put that next to frigid winds…
READ MOREFake it ‘Til You Make It: Pros and Cons
To fake it or not to fake it? That is the question… There are two sides to every saying and this one is no exception……
READ MOREGift Giving for Personal Training Clients
Do you want to give your personal training clients gifts this holiday? Allow me to rephrase…do you want to retain your clients into the new…
READ MOREHow To Do Deadlifts
Emphasis The primary muscles stressed in this movement are the muscles in the hips, upper leg (quadriceps and hamstrings), middle and lower back and the…
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