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.
Recovery is Part of the Workout: Why More Isn’t Always Better
“I’m not sore, I didn’t work hard enough” “I need to add more weight” “No days off” We hear versions of this all the time. Progress is often associated with doing more: more weight, more volume, more sessions, more intensity. And while progressive overload is essential for adaptation, there is a point where more is […]
Doubling Up? Key Glycogen Resynthesis Strategies
Most personal training clients arrive at the gym bright-eyed and full of energy, ready to start their day with a powerful strength-training session. However, some clients show up for training after an extended run or bike ride. In these cases, clients have used up a good amount of their bodies’ glycogen stores. As a result, […]
Recombinant Human Erythropoietin: Is the Reward Worth the Risk?
Since the first Olympic Games in ancient Greece, elite athletes have sought ways to gain a competitive edge over equally skilled opponents. This practice has only accelerated in modern times, and recombinant human erythropoietin (EPO) is the latest in a long line of such ergogenic tools. In this article, we explore the original clinical uses […]
Stop Apologizing for Wanting to Look Good
Why aesthetic ambition deserves respect—and why appearance still cannot become the whole definition of fitness, health, or success The Apology Before the Goal Fitness professionals hear a familiar confession during consultations: “I know this sounds shallow, but I just want to look better.” The apology usually arrives before the goal. A client wants to feel […]