Fasted Exercise: What the Research Says About Fasting and Athletic Training
The two main reasons people cite for exercising in a fasted state generally relate to weight loss and/or anti-aging benefits. While studies often show data…
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Walk America: the Surgeon General Says So!
Okay, so it’s not just the Surgeon General who says walking is good for you…everyone says so! Walking ranks up there with the best form…
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Find Your Seat at the Table to Succeed
With my sister April Pattee and me at the helm of the National Federation of Professional Trainers, we are often asked what our careers have…
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Susan Slavinski–NFPT Personal Trainer Spotlight
Meet Susan Slavinski. Hailing from Palm Beach, Florida, Susan is a lady with a kick-ass exterior but humility within. Susan is the “real deal”— A…
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Keys to a Successful Discovery Call with Fitness Clients
Every health and exercise professional has their own approach to onboarding a potential client. Some offer initial consults (free or for a nominal fee), some…
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Being Consistent In Exercise: How Personal Trainers Emphasize the Importance of Consistency
Every personal trainer knows unequivocally that being consistent in exercise and diet is most likely to produce desirable results. As obvious as this may be…
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New Personal Trainer Manual
This newest version of the NFPT personal trainer manual has been one of our biggest projects for some time coming, and it’s officially here! This…
READ MOREDealing with Foot Surgery
Sooner or later, either you or your clients may require major foot surgery. That’s why it is important to know what foot surgery can involve and what post-operative exercises can be used.
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Road to Recovery Launches Thousands of Fitness Careers
It was 1978, and my father, U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Ron Clark, was leading his squad on a training exercise at Camp Pendleton, Calif. Their…
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Fat Loss Resistance: 7 Reasons Why Body Composition Isn’t Budging
It’s no surprise, many personal training clients seek our services to lose weight and/or lose fat, and they can experience frustration when their goals appear…
READ MORENFPT CPT Exam Preparation
Preview the NFPT Personal Fitness Trainer Manual and prepare for your exam with in-person or virtual workshops.
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