It is spring break season, and soon after it will be summer. What is so special about this time of year, you might ask. Well,…
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Preventing Back Pain at Work
Back pain is a very common problem. Many people suffer from chronic back pain every day. As trainers we need to know how to deal…
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7 Bad Habits for Personal Fitness Trainers
How many nasty habits have you picked up that will sabotage training and leave you or your clients injury prone and underachieving? You probably are…
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Sitting: the New Smoking
Sitting is a tremendous health hazard, and the average American sits for eight hours per day. It is really important to address the issues that…
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Keeping Personal Training Personal
The term “personal trainer” was not made up by accident. What has become the title for our profession is still the definition of what we…
READ MORECommunication is Key
Communication is a big part of personal training. In fact it may be the single most important aspect of personal training. Being able to communicate…
READ MOREPractice What You Preach
As personal trainers it is important to practice what you preach. If you are giving a diet or exercise program you should at least be…
READ MOREWorkout Intensity with Your Clients
Intensity might be the most important aspect of a training session with your clients. Keeping the right level of intensity will push your clients without…
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Raising the Bar: How to be What Your Personal Training Clients Expect
Clients expect a great deal out of their personal trainer. They expect the best service, best results, best personality. Really, the best everything. That is…
READ MOREPreventing Injuries
Injuries are the ugly side of fitness. It seems no matter how careful we are with our clients an injury could be lurking around the…
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Training Your Personal Training Clients at Night
Many people train in the late evening or at night. The question that is always asked, is it bad to train late at night? Some…
READ MOREWalking Advice for Your Personal Training Clients
During vigorous walking, the heart beats more rapidly, helping to strengthen the heart muscle. A strong muscle can help lower high blood pressure and reduce…
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