In the fast-moving world of metabolic medicine, GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) have earned a reputation as miracle molecules. Simply listen to any well-known podcaster…
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Strength Training, GLP-1s, and Executive Function: A Muscle-Forward Strategy for Mental Performance
Based on recent articles in this series, GLP-1 receptor agonists have emerged as a promising pharmaceutical option for individuals dealing with the complexities of…
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Tapping Into the Flow State of Exercise and Movement
Imagine getting so caught up in an activity or pursuit that the rest of the world falls away as you perform effortlessly and in a…
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Building a Fitness Community within a Gym
Personal trainers have a bird’s eye view of the fitness floor where they work. They see the same members day in and day out, training the…
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Hypertrophy Training: A Guide To Building Lean Body Mass
Hypertrophy training is a workout program focusing on the enlargement of skeletal muscle using high volume (reps and sets) with minimal rest. Even if your…
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Pillars of Stability: Understanding the Importance of Foot Health
Most of us come into this world with two perfectly healthy feet. We count on these feet to support our bodies through every transition, from…
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The Kyphosis Learning Curve: How to Exercise and What Moves to Avoid
The human spine consists of natural curves, beautifully designed to keep us comfortably upright and maintain proper posture. However, too much curvature can lead to…
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Working with Chronically Ill Fitness Clients
Coaching clients with chronic illnesses requires more than simply writing fitness programs or offering health coaching. It requires a level of dedication that encompasses compassion,…
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Can Consuming Molecular Hydrogen Supercharge Your Fitness and Health?
Hydrogen, the smallest yet most potent molecule in the biochemical world, now seems to hold the promise of revolutionizing both health and fitness arenas. In…
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Email Etiquette for Personal Trainers: How to Really Nail an Email
Email is so prevalent in modern life that it is largely taken for granted, but that doesn’t mean it should be underestimated. Each email you send is a document that represents you and your business.
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What Is a Calorie? Personal Trainers Need to Know!
Weight loss to improve cardiovascular health is a high priority of the American Heart Association because approximately 34 percent of the population is overweight.
The most basic and fundamental law that governs whether you gain weight or lose weight is the first law of thermodynamics, which states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, it can only be transformed from one type to another. For our purposes here, the most common unit of energy measure is the calorie.
Seasonal Affective Disorder: How Personal Trainers Can Help Clients See the Light
For those of us who are winter sports enthusiasts, the onset of colder weather signals the beginning of snow-related fun. Yet for others, the shorter days and colder temperatures trigger a cascade of symptoms that are anything but pleasant. Feelings of depression, anxiety, and moodiness are symptoms commonly associated with what scientists have termed Seasonal Affective Disorder, or quite aptly, SAD.
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