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.

Vanity Is Not Profanity: Why Looking Better May Be the Gateway to Better Health

The Quiet Confession Over the years, I have noticed an interesting pattern during initial consultations with new clients. Almost regardless of age, experience, or fitness level, there eventually comes a point when someone lowers her voice just a little and says, “I know this probably sounds vain, but . . .” What follows is usually […]

Back to Basics: Simple Strategies for Better Recovery and Progress

In today’s complex and ever-changing fitness world, the concept of recovery has taken a quantum leap towards “rock star” status, leveraging itself as one of the biggest trends in modern wellness. For recreational and elite athletes alike, recovery has undergone a positive shift, from a mere afterthought to a highly detailed daily ritual. In this article, […]

Advances in the Field of Exercise Immunology

The realization that lifestyle factors such as exercise, nutrition, sleep, and stress can optimize the immune system seems to have captured the attention of the medical community. Since the inception of the International Society of Exercise and Immunology in the early 1990’s, exercise immunology as a science has revealed some fascinating statistics. In this article, we […]

Can Sports Nutrition Benefit Mental Health?

Nutrition and mental health have always taken center stage in elite competitive athletics. Even the NCAA has declared mental health support one of its top priorities for its athletes. In this article, we will explore the interplay between sports nutrition and mental health, including how athletes’ dietary choices can significantly affect their cognitive function, mood, […]