Tackling Fall Time Change and Sleep Habits
Clock time is changed by one hour, twice a year in 70 countries and most of the states in the U.S. By turning the clocks back one hour in the fall, we get more light in the morning, but less in the evening. Some people love it, others hate it. Many people enjoy the fall […]
The Five Senses and How They Affect a Sleep Routine
Bedtime routines are as powerful for sleep as morning workouts are for waking up, and the role of our five senses as human beings can be leveraged for better sleep. Inertia builds after a busy day and can be tough to budge. Transitioning from one mode to another can feel more natural when we lean […]
Sleep Temperature Considerations for the Best Sleep: 4 Easy Tips
Addressing sleep hygiene falls under the umbrella of a personal trainer’s coaching, making the environment for ideal sleep temperature an easy and obvious place to start. Core body temperature (CBT) is a key component and cue for sleep, alongside light exposure. Under ideal sleep conditions, light decreases until it is absent in the evening, the […]
Sleeping In: The Do’s and Don’t’s
Ah, sleeping in, the ultimate luxury. Laying in bed, no alarm, getting as much rest as the body wants. Nowhere to be. It’s the unspoken staple of vacations, time-off, and for many of our personal training clients, weekends. Yet, sleeping in too long can lead to feelings of grogginess and trouble going to bed the […]
Sleep Coach
UNDERSTAND THE IMPACT OF A SOUND SLEEP AND HOW TO GET BETTER SLEEP
You will receive a NFPT Sleep Coach certificate when taking and passing this course test. Then, relay your knowledge to help yourself and others feel and live better with sounder sleep.
You are about to discover what you need to know to help people get more sleep and feel energized from sleep. Most people know that sleep is healthy and many people want to sleep more, but struggle to get the rest they desire.
It can be challenging to fit sleep in to a busy life. Some people think they are sleeping enough, yet drag themselves out of bed and through the day, with a reliance on caffeine and sugar. A cycle develops.
Sleep and circadian rhythm science hold the answers to sleep problems, topics we are fascinated with!
When asleep, your mind and body communicate at a level not possible when awake because most outside stimuli is removed. Incredible.
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Sleep: Not to Be Taken Lightly
As a species, humans spend about a third of their lives sleeping. That might not be surprising, considering that sleep allows the body to recover from the activities of the two thirds spent awake.
Movement and Nutrition as Antidotes to Anxiety and Stress
Anxiety disorders affect approximately 4.4% of the world’s population. When combined with depression, the number mounts to 38% of all mental illness diagnoses. Experts agree that incorporating prudent meals along with regular physical exercise can greatly mitigate both of these conditions. This article presents data to support this premise, as well as suggestions regarding how […]
Neuro-Fitness: The Blending of Body/Brain Exercise
The arrival of a new calendar year typically coincides with the introduction of many new concepts in the world of fitness and exercise. Neuro-fitness, one of this year’s top-trending concepts, aims to combine physical movement with targeted training for the brain. While not necessarily a new idea, scientists and exercise professionals have begun to envision […]
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 doors of our gyms on January 1st, eager to jump into new goals: losing weight, toning up, eating healthier, etc. While all of these seem laudable and indeed attainable, clients often get bogged down […]
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 days, streaks, or weigh-ins. But what if the real secret to lasting change isn’t willpower at all? What if it’s strength? In my last two NFPT articles—Strength, Not Streaks: Resistance Training as the Real […]