Emphasis The primary muscles used Rectus Abdominis, external obliques, internal obliques and transverse abdominis. The secondary muscles are the erector spinae. Starting Position Place dyna…
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Forward Thinkers Train Backwards
As a personal trainer, the skill of aiming a bow and arrow toward a target has never been on my radar…not even in the same…
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Sweet Victory for Soda Tax
Score one for better health, or at least, a legislative measure aimed at steering consumers away from unhealthy choices. In this case, it was a…
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How To Do Pull Ups: A Basic Demo for the Most Fundamental Bodyweight Strength
How to do Pull Ups A pull up is a compound pull exercise that works a large number of muscles in your back, shoulders, and…
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Personal Trainer Spotlight: Carol Michaels
This month’s Trainer Spotlight is Carol Michaels. Carol is a nationally recognized, highly educated cancer exercise specialist and consultant and has been a fitness professional…
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Latissimus Dorsi is a Core Muscle
Latissimus Dorsi is often thought of as a back/shoulder muscle, but it has a major role in trunk movement. When training the core, it’s essential…
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As a personal trainer, the skill of aiming a bow and arrow toward a target has never been on my radar… not even in the…
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Obesity-related Work Absences Cost U.S. Businesses $8.65B per Year, Study Finds
Not only does obesity come with health costs at a personal level, it also impacts the economy. According to the results of a new study,…
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NFPT Trainer Spotlight: Vincent Russo
Vincent is involved in the Men’s Health Ultimate Guy Contest and needs our votes! Click the link and click “Vote”, up and left from the picture.…
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Three Things You Need to Know About Beach Running
My recent visit to Myrtle Beach was filled with beautiful scenery, a bit of adventure, and a good deal of great food. Admittedly, the great…
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The Importance of Juxtaposing Mindfulness and Fitness
What’s on your mind when you exercise? We all exercise for different reasons. Sometimes our reasons vary with the workout itself: perhaps we prefer training…
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Combating Stress Adaptation With Variety
Do you or someone you know have a “routine” when you go to the gym? Remember when you first worked out with these killer moves…
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