Proper form should be the one constant amidst the many styles and methods of personal training. Every personal trainer has his or her own way of…
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Category: Certified Personal Trainers
What is Sport Psychology?
It’s important to recognize when a client’s mind is preventing him or her from moving forward. Sometimes a client or athlete stops progressing not because…
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Squat Regressions: Correcting Imbalances and ROM Limitations
Due to their functional, compound nature, squats are a standard movement in any workout program. It is, therefore, safe to say that most fitness professionals…
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Kettlebells or Dumbbells: Which is More Effective?
Sometimes kettlebells are the most appropriate personal training tool and other times dumbbells are needed to meet a client’s goals. Considering the desired outcome and…
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“Low-T”? There’s a workout for that!
Testosterone, a hormone made by the testicles, functions primarily to fuel a male’s sex drive as well as his overall physique. In addition, testosterone encourages…
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Fitness Conventions, Trade Shows, Summits: Learning Activities Get You Continuing Education Credits
Personal trainers and those aspiring to become personal trainers can further their knowledge in many ways, including attending conventions and trade shows. As an organization,…
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Squat Progression: Barbell Back Squat
Back (barbell) squats are a great progression because they build leg and hip strength, promote full body mobility and stability, increase core strength, and burn…
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Meniscus Anatomy and Injuries
As a fitness trainer or coach, you will undoubtedly have to create an exercise program around aching knees for many of your clients because a…
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How to Use Guided Imagery with Fitness Clients
The mind-body connection is well established. Learn how to use guided imagery in individual and group sessions to improve client’s focus and performance. Mind-body exercise…
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Anterior Tibialis Anatomy Function and Exercise
Identify the location of anterior tibialis and cue ankle and foot exercises more effectively with clients. I hope you are working your clients ankles and…
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John Moore – Personal Trainer Spotlight
John Moore is a NFPT-CPT and Master Trainer, recently earning his MS Fitness Essentials certificate for training clients with Multiple Sclerosis. “I am a 50-year-old…
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12 Common Exercise Form Mistakes
Many people hire a trainer to avoid making mistakes which can lead to injury. Call it what you want – exercise form, correcting mistakes, cueing,…
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