Fitness Facts We Take for Granted
As health and exercise professionals, we are accustomed to hearing certain terms and phrases on a regular basis. We are also “in the know” when…
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2023 June Self Test
2023 June Self Test
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2019 December Self Test Packet (PDF) Download the full self test packet to prepare for the test to earn your free CECs.
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Gut Reaction: Neurotransmitters Serotonin, Dopamine, and Gut Health Synergy
The gut, aside from its primary role in absorption, blood sugar regulation, and nutrient distribution, also wields influence over our hormone and neurotransmitter regulation. Among…
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6 Tips for Supporting Personal Training Clients During the Holidays (Plus Bonus Challenge!)
The holiday season often means one thing to most clients: “avoiding weight gain” or “not losing the progress I’ve made.” As personal trainers, we see…
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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…
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2017 June Self Test Packet (PDF) Download the full self test packet to prepare for the test to earn your free CECs.
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Finding Life’s Balance to Avoid Professional Burnout
In just about any aspect of life, dealing with high stress levels on a daily basis can generate a plethora of physical and emotional symptoms.…
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2020 June Self Test Packet (PDF) Download the full self test packet to prepare for the test to earn your free CECs.
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READ MOREDon’t Fear the Weight Room
Some women still fear the weight room. The existing myth is that women who lift weights will end up with big bulky muscles and look too manly. Ideas like this are giving resistance training a bad name. We as trainers have to remember that men and women are physiologically different in the fact that the increase in muscle mass that is acquired by men is due to testosterone. Yes, women secrete and deliver testosterone just like men do, but at much lower rates and volume. This allows for women to build tone lean muscle and increase metabolism to enhance weight loss.
Channeling Stress Towards Athletic Excellence
In the competitive sports arena, athletes can encounter a multitude of stressful situations from a variety of different sources. Regular exposure to such stressors can negatively…
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