The quarantine fifteen has opened Pandora’s proverbial lose weight quick box; at least that’s what social media would have you think. Inquiries about exercise selection…
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Casey Phipps–NFPT Personal Trainer Spotlight
Meet Casey Phipps, a self-identified Florida boy who’s recently relocated to Denver. Having grown up in a family of athletes and the son of a…
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Beer Runners–Rehydration or Just an Excuse to Drink?
Most of you are probably not from Philadelphia like I am, where a fun club called “Beer Runners” has planted roots and sprouted different groups…
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Pregnancy and the Immune System
The conventional medical wisdom is to protect the “fragile” immune system of pregnant women. But is pregnancy and the immune system working in the way…
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Cancer-Related Fatigue
Cancer-related fatigue is the most common and distressing side effect experienced by cancer survivors. The severity and length of the fatigue depends on the type…
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Qiqong: May the Life Force Be with You
Tai Chi, the well-known and widely-practiced exercise hailing from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), is a great introduction to its lesser-known, ancient cousin, Qigong (Pronounced, chee-gung).…
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Eugen Sandow: Fitness Pioneer You’ve Never Heard Of
Eugen Sandow (1867-1925), was a Russian born entertainer, strongman, fitness professional, and bodybuilder. At a time when physical fitness technique, nutrition, and physique were not…
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What’s the Deal with Diet Culture?
Discussions on race, rights, the election, the COVID-19 pandemic, and unemployment aren’t the only headlines sweeping social media feeds globally this year. Loud are the…
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November: The Perfect Month to Help Clients
November is a month when the seasonal changes become obvious. Leaves change color and fall as the weather begins to cool. For those who celebrate…
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Changing Your Client’s Relationship With Food
The desire for weight loss and attaining the “standard” of beauty is the chaotic cycle that continues to fuel the fitness industry. With clickbait headlines…
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Five Common Questions Fitness Clients Ask
Fitness clients are naturally curious about the structure and function of the body – especially as they begin to see and feel the physical adaptations…
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Steady Moderation in Place of “Cheat Days”
The importance of a weight-loss client’s relationship with food, and how poor messaging from social and mainstream media (let alone misinformation from family, friends, and…
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