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.

Reaching the Peak: Benefits of Training in Altitude Chambers

Altitude training, also known as hypoxic training, refers to the manner in which athletes purposefully train in high-altitude areas or subject themselves to artificial hypoxia using specialized chambers. Athletes who participate in endurance sports find this training method well-suited to improving their aerobic capacity, and typically will confer a more competitive edge in their performance […]

Power Skills for Personal Trainers

The “softer side” of coaching refers to the psychological, emotional, and communication skills that coaches and trainers rely on to better empower their clients. While strength training and building lean muscle mass may top a client’s list, qualities such as empathy, active listening, and built-in accountability will drive lasting behavior change, prevent burnout, and build […]

A Focus on Time: Hour-Long Training Sessions or Multiple 30-Minute Workouts?

The gym where I have worked for almost 4 decades recently considered encouraging clients to purchase 30-minute personal training sessions, perhaps twice weekly, rather than having them sign up for one-hour weekly sessions. The trainers met this with mixed reactions. This article explores the benefits and shortfalls of both types of personal training. Often, it […]

How to Read Scientific Disagreement Without Picking Sides

One of the things I enjoy most about teaching at the university level is helping students become more scientifically literate. In exercise science, that doesn’t simply mean learning anatomy, physiology, or biomechanics. It means learning how to evaluate evidence, question assumptions, recognize bias, and become comfortable with complexity. Perhaps most importantly, it means resisting the […]