The body is a complex machine, with so much chemistry and physiology involved in its optimal performance (or lack thereof) the average person would be…
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Rejecting the Standard American Diet for Optimal Health (Part II)
Balancing the body’s pH levels may be almost entirely dependent on the food we eat. In order to enjoy optimal health, we must embrace the…
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Blake Sama–NFPT Personal Trainer Spotlight
Blake Sama, an NFPT-CPT for 15 years, was born and raised in Arlington, Mass., a suburb of Boston. He moved into the city for school…
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Setting Boundaries: Identifying the Non-Negotiables for Your Personal Training Business
Starting a business is a challenge many newly certified fitness professionals are hesitant to take on. It makes sense – it’s not really a science…
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Zinc Can Add a Zing To Building Muscle
In the world of fitness, we can cover topics from A to Z, starting with Aerobic exercises and ending with the focus of today’s article,…
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Fit-fluencer Red Flags
One of the downsides of social media is the upcropping of the fitness influencer. These “trainers” grow in number of followers and scientific blunders by…
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Bootcamp Workout Idea: The “10 to 1”
When it comes to running a Bootcamp, it’s common for the instructor to refer to the traditional formats – either a traditional circuit or…
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The Up and Downsides of Social Media
Oh, social media, how I love and despise you in equal measure. Social media provides just as many benefits as it does barriers or downsides.…
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Should Eating Disorder Treatment Include Exercise?
Despite the fact that exercise may improve a range of biopsychosocial outcomes in patients with eating disorders (ED), exercise does not figure prominently, if at…
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Enhance Muscular Strength with Krill Oil
Omega-3 fatty acids offer a cornucopia of health benefits, including anti-inflammatory properties, improvements in joint pain, better brain health, and improved cardiac function. Still, 98%…
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TVA and IO Muscles: The Internal Safety Belt
Although Rectus Abdominus (RA) muscles are sought for aesthetic and athletic appeal, they do not reign supreme when it comes to core stability and strength.…
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“Anti-Core” Training: The Importance of Stabilizing the Spine
Anti-core training may not only help you but also your clients improve spinal stability and athletic performance. In order to better understand the concept of…
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