It is a difficult endeavor to lose weight, and even more difficult to maintain progress after the goal has been met. Clients are often outcome-focused…
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Category: Certified Personal Trainers
Isometrics Programming: Exploring Optimal Approaches
Isometrics refer to exercises wherein the muscles are producing force in the absence of movement. Think about pushing or pulling against immovable resistance, like a…
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Patrick Silva, DC–NFPT Personal Trainer Spotlight
This month’s Personal Trainer Spotlight showcases one of our own blog authors known for such riveting articles as Teens Growing Horns and 3 Best Shoulder…
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Training Load Territory: A Measure of Intensity
The theory of exercise states that by placing a strain upon the body, followed by proper recovery, one can make his body stronger. The principle…
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Glute Bridge Progressions: Add Variety to a Basic Movement
Last month glute bridges were a hot topic of conversation because of their versatility in serving a wide range of clients and client needs. This…
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PNF and Assisted Stretching Therapy Benefits
Personal trainers can employ many different training techniques to boost performance, improve strength and flexibility, mold appearance, and prevent injury. Learning as many techniques as…
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Grip Strength: Helping Your Client to Get a Grip
There’s more to getting a grip than just getting your act together. Strengthening grip is important in the fitness world, and often doesn’t get the…
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Energy Management: Cognitive Techniques for Three Client Energy Types
Many people struggle with energy imbalances that keep them from functioning optimally, especially when it comes to exercise. I’m not just talking about caloric energy…
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Understanding Respiratory Rate and Exercise: What Personal Trainers Need to Know
Although heart rate and sweat are seen as measurements of a great workout, another big factor in exercise success is the respiratory response. The more…
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Teach Your Clients to Breathe Correctly During Exercise
The link between working hard and respiration is pretty well-established: The harder your body works, the more oxygen is needed, and the harder you will…
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Workout Hangover? Blame Training, Not Alcohol
Have clients ever complained of experiencing unusual and daunting exhaustion after several intense sessions at the gym? In addition to a cascade of other physiological…
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Live Out Loud as an Exclamation, Not an Explanation
“Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.” Attitude is everything when it comes to success, especially with goals and behavior. Throughout our daughters’…
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