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Challenges to physiological homeostasis. “Modern Medicine sometimes forgets that technology is not a replacement for the body’s innate ability to heal itself” 1 Two Basic Principles…
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Resistance Training Programming for Clients on GLP-1s: A Muscle-Centric Approach to Lean Mass Retention
As the popularity of GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) continues to surge, particularly among clients seeking medically supported weight loss, personal trainers must evolve their…
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Collateral Vascular Damage: A Good or Bad Thing For Building Muscle?
The term “collateral damage” is typically a military term, one that denotes unintended damage to an area around a target. But as it applies to resistance training, collateral damage can be a good thing.
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When Can Clients Expect to See Results
Clients want to see a noticeable difference from training. That is the whole purpose, right? Sweat sessions and sore muscles must account for something significant.…
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Grip Strength: The New Biomarker of Longevity and Quality of Life
Business professionals often equate a firm handshake with an individual’s level of confidence. Research now shows that a powerful grip also correlates to longevity. Learn…
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November: The Perfect Month to Help Clients
November is a month when the seasonal changes become obvious. Leaves change color and fall as the weather begins to cool. For those who celebrate…
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Get Workout Variety With These Simple Goal Ideas
Goals are what keep many of us going. Goals can sometimes seem in short supply or like there is no more progression possible. I realized…
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Book Review, “Exercised”: Why Something We Never Evolved to Do is Healthy and Rewarding
If exercising is so good for us, then why is it so hard to get people to workout? We experience hunger, and feel satisfaction after…
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Pregnancy: Getting in Shape is Easier Said Than Done
Even though I helped clients before, during and after birth, I didn’t quite understand pregnancy until I tried it for myself! There’s nothing like the real…
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Muscle-Centric Medicine vs. Weight-Centric Culture: Helping Personal Trainers Rethink Body Composition in GLP-1 Users
Per the first article of this series, the emergence of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) has transformed clinical care for individuals with obesity and…
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5 Rules For Shooting “Gym Videos”
Working in the fitness industry, it is not uncommon for our news feeds on social media to be full of various gym videos. We may…
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