Personal trainers must take into consideration outdoor safety conditions when training their clients outside of the gym setting, especially in harsh climates. Outdoor Safety and…
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Benefits of Asymmetrical Training
The human body, though designed to be symmetrical, displays slight differences from left to right and front to back. These small differences are hard to…
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Personal Trainer Secrets for Exercise Success
Get the inside scoop on trainer secrets for exercise success and pass it on to your clients! Personal trainers love exercise. Or at least they…
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Darnell White–NFPT Personal Trainer Spotlight
Darnell White, also known as Al-B has been certified with NFPT for 20 years! That alone is quite an accomplishment. Darnell, hailing from Richmond, VA,…
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The Lymphatic System: Tuning the Other Half of a Client’s Circulatory System
Most older clients can and should “tune-up” their lymphatic circulation with planned exercise to better their health. Lymphatic “tune-up” is desirable in any period. Yet…
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Using Technology to Empower Your Fitness Business
Whether you’re just starting or you’ve been at it for years, fitness technology—and the many trends associated with it—has created a fiercely competitive landscape for…
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Working with Limited Mobility Clients: Tips and Tricks
If you have never worked with a limited mobility client in your career as a personal trainer, it might seem daunting at first. You might…
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Developing Flexibility for Fitness and Better Living
Flexibility training is one of the most overlooked and underappreciated components of physical fitness. Mostly, because it is generally programmed at the end of a…
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Eleven Must-Haves: Favorite Exercise Equipment
Clients usually want to keep up with exercise in between training sessions. While no equipment is required to get a good workout, having a few…
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Oriental Medicine Modalities for Athletes
There are several other modalities utilized by Oriental Medicine (OM) and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that can help athletes besides acupuncture. Some of these may…
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Insulin Use and Abuse: Helpful or Lethal?
Insulin, the hormone widely recognized for its role in regulating blood glucose levels in the body, serves as a lifeline for many diabetics. Insulin abuse…
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Process Goals Versus Outcome Goals: The Art of Goal Setting
Goal setting is a regular part of any fitness routine and of every personal trainer’s usual skillset. Setting goals allows for accountability, measurable targets, and…
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