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.
Relative Energy Deficiency in Sports: Know the RED Flags and Signs
The concept known as Relative Energy Deficiency in Sports, or RED-S, arises due to an athlete’s failure to take in sufficient energy to support daily exercise-related energy expenditure. The resulting low energy availability can promote various physiological/psychological dysfunctions, any of which can undermine sports performance. This article explores the causes of RED-S and highlights the signs […]
Green Tea Extract vs. Greens Powder: Which Supplement Is Better?
Health-conscious consumers, particularly athletic-minded ones, spend up to $60 million annually on nutritional supplements. These can range from multivitamins to alleged muscle-builders and those promising to reverse the signs of aging. This translates to a good percentage of the average individual’s disposable income, especially when we consider that many supplements offer little in the way […]
Coaching the First 12 Weeks: Part I: Helping Midlife Women Understand the Biology of Progress
Over the past several years, it has become increasingly apparent that the fitness profession is undergoing a significant shift. Conversations that were once largely confined to academic journals—including skeletal muscle as an endocrine organ, sarcopenia, sarcopenic obesity, healthy longevity, and more recently the widespread adoption of GLP-1 receptor agonists—have rapidly entered mainstream healthcare. Collectively, these […]
Acetyl-L-Carnitine Benefits: The Hidden Advantages You Should Know
As a commonly used bodybuilding supplement, Acetyl-L-Carnitine stands out largely due to its ability to promote fat metabolism. Researchers have learned much more about the benefits and capabilities of this over-the-counter supplement. Read on as we explore all the ways in which Acetyl-L-Carnitine might serve as a powerful addition to anyone’s bodybuilding supplement line-up. Crash […]