Knowing where pectoralis major is located, how it moves the surrounding bones, and what exercises strengthen it is essential for exercise programming. Pec major is a…
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Author: Beverly Hosford
Posts by Beverly Hosford:
Motivating Behavior with Emotions
Willpower and self-control are easier to talk about than to cultivate consistently. They are both stellar qualities to possess but aren’t an ideal go-to gameplan…
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Jake Cooper – Personal Trainer Spotlight
Jake has been an NFPT Certified Personal Trainer since 1998 (20 Years). He had an internship senior year of college and instantly fell in love…
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Eat Drink and Sleep?
When you eat and drink can affect sleep and how you sleep can impact how much and what you eat and drink. Meeting health-related goals…
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Understanding and Training Rectus Abdominis
The rectus abdominis (RA) is known as the “six-pack” muscle. Most people know where the RA is but not everyone understands the intricacies of this…
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Understanding and Training Transverse Abdominis
When it comes to optimal personal training and fitness coaching, knowing the chief musculature of the human body is paramount. The transverse abdominis (TVA) wraps…
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Personal Trainer Tips and Inspiration from 2018
At NFPT, we love being a part of our personal trainers’ journeys! We are encouraged by the personal and professional growth of our #fitfam –…
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Top 10 NFPT Blogs from 2018
NFPT has an exciting year of blogging in the works for 2019. If you need to catch up on the top articles from 2018, here’s…
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Exploring Breathing Muscles and Exercise
There are 18 muscles working when we breathe, including the pecs. More often than not, the diaphragm and transverse abdominus are the main two muscles…
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Michele G Rogers – NFPT Personal Trainer Spotlight
Michele G Rogers, NFPT-CPT, has a dynamic and ever-evolving presence in the fitness industry. She is NFPT’s new blog editor and publisher, she coaches clients,…
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Breathing Techniques for Personal Training
There are many breathing techniques to utilize when exercising aside from inhaling concentrically and exhaling eccentrically. It can also prove beneficial to work on breathing techniques…
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Shay Vasudeva – Personal Trainer Spotlight
Shay has been in the fitness industry for over 10 years as a trainer, teacher, speaker, and writer. She is actively involved at the college…
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