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Deadlifts For The Win On Core Strength And Back Health
The deadlift works the largest and strongest muscle in the human body – the gluteus maximus. A weakness in the glutes may result in a…
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Metabolism and Muscles: Is The Effect As Dramatic As We’d Like To Believe?
Chasing the ultimate caloric burn remains a top priority for many avid gym-goers. Personal trainers have long promoted muscle mass and definition as powerful tools…
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Myofascial Flossing: Compression Bands 101
Do you floss daily? You should. Yeah, it may sound like I’m echoing your dentist, but I’m actually talking about myofascial flossing! If you’re already…
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Scope of Practice for the Fitness Professional: Counseling Clients and Mental Health
Fitness clients aren’t just clients; they are individuals who are juggling many responsibilities and fulfilling multiple roles in their lives. It’s not unusual for a…
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Laws of Attraction: Scarcity vs. Abundance
One of the biggest things we face in our business is burnout as we try to reach the needs of many. We are faced with…
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ALS and Exercise: What The Science Says
Working with a client diagnosed with ALS can be both rewarding and emotionally taxing, but it is well within the capacity of a fitness professional…
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Using Metabolic Efficiency Tests to Maximize Client Results
Personal trainers might recommend metabolic efficiency testing for their clients to help them reach their fitness goals more easily. Metabolic efficiency refers to how well…
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The 10 Easiest Ways Your Client Can Add Activity
Wouldn’t it be great if our clients exercised religiously between training sessions? Unfortunately, many clients are short on time, but want to see results. Good…
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Daniel Stein–NFPT Personal Trainer Spotlight
Meet Daniel Stein, an NFPT certified trainer with an impressive resume. As an NFPT and NASM certified personal trainer, as well as a Certified Inclusive…
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Trainer Spotlight: Rashidi Gibson
NFPT: Tell us about yourself as it relates to personal training. When did you get started in personal training and why? Beginning in early childhood…
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December Exercise Challenge for Clients
The holidays get crazy busy with hectic schedules. Clients stay on the run with holiday shopping, parties, and festivities. Maybe folks don’t eat like they…
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