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New Hypertension Guidelines and the Person Trainer’s Responsibilities

Standards for controlling blood pressure have evolved greatly over the last 50 years, as medical professionals come to understand the importance...

Posted January 20th, 2026

by Cathleen

Kronemer

Turning New Year’s Resolutions into Successful Intentions

As January lands at our doorstep, thoughts naturally turn to New Year’s resolutions. Many clients will undoubtedly rush excitedly through the...

Posted January 16th, 2026

by Cathleen

Kronemer

New Year, Same Muscle: Why Strength Beats Willpower for Resolutions That Last – A Personal Opinion

Every January, millions of people hit the ground running with lofty health goals. Some chase steps. Others slash calories. Many count...

Posted December 21st, 2025

by Tim

Hanway

Protein Is the Plan: Why RDA Isn’t Enough for Body Composition Goals in the New Year

If resistance training is the spark, protein is the fuel. In the first article of this series, we explored how resistance...

Posted December 21st, 2025

by Tim

Hanway

Strength, Not Streaks: Resistance Training as the Real Resolution and Missing Link Between Motivation, Muscle, and Momentum

Every January, fitness professionals see the same pattern repeat itself: renewed motivation, lofty goals, and genuine optimism that this year will...

Posted December 21st, 2025

by Tim

Hanway

Braving the Cold: Safety Considerations for Winter Hikers

By mid- to late-winter, many individuals find themselves tired of “nesting at home” and ready to abandon the coziness of indoors....

Posted December 18th, 2025

by Cathleen

Kronemer

Herbal Flu Remedies: Are Elderberry and Zinc Too Good to be True?

At this time of year, colds and influenza cases strike many households. Each year, approximately 5 to 20 % of Americans...

Posted December 15th, 2025

by Cathleen

Kronemer

Helping Fitness Clients Prepare for Ski Season

The arrival of winter’s first snowfall officially heralds the beginning of ski season, sending thrills of anticipation through avid fans of...

Posted December 9th, 2025

by Cathleen

Kronemer

Why Learning the Science of Behavior Change Can Give Your Training an Edge

In fitness and wellness, there is often a noticeable gap between knowing what to do and actually doing it. Behavioral scientists...

Posted December 5th, 2025

by Andrew

Gavigan

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