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The Retatrutide Era: Why Personal Trainers Must Prepare for the Next Evolution of Obesity Pharmacotherapy

Over the past several years, GLP-1 receptor agonists have fundamentally reshaped conversations surrounding obesity management, metabolic disease, and long-term health. Medications...

Posted May 14th, 2026

by Tim

Hanway

Hip Re-Alignment After Knee Surgery

Hip alignment changes after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) commonly occur as the body adjusts to a new mechanical axis. Often, this...

Posted May 14th, 2026

by Cathleen

Kronemer

Human Studies and GLP-1 Medications

As both the medical community and the general public come to more readily embrace the use of GLP-1 drugs for the...

Posted May 11th, 2026

by Cathleen

Kronemer

The Symbiosis of Physical Activity and Academic Performance

Physical activity continues to prove itself as a key player in the pursuit of academic performance. Across the board, from elementary-age...

Posted May 6th, 2026

by Cathleen

Kronemer

GLP-1 and Other Peptides: Concerns of Widespread Availability

Over the past century, our society has witnessed an unprecedented increase in obesity. Given the plethora of comorbid conditions associated with...

Posted May 4th, 2026

by Cathleen

Kronemer

Electrical Muscle Stimulation as a Tool for Boosting Workouts

In recent years, the use of electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) to accelerate gains in muscle function and mass has gained considerable...

Posted April 29th, 2026

by Cathleen

Kronemer

Best Personal Trainer Certifications Compared

Posted April 28th, 2026

by Erin

Mahoney

Structuring a Successful Fitness Client Onboarding Process

In the world of personal training, first impressions matter more than we might think, especially from a potential new client’s perspective....

Posted April 27th, 2026

by Cathleen

Kronemer

Mobility, Flexibility, Stretching, and Range of Motion

In the world of fitness, terminology often gets blurred. In particular, range of motion (ROM), flexibility, and stretching frequently fall prey...

Posted April 22nd, 2026

by Cathleen

Kronemer

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