The last month of the year is upon us and it will be good to see this year from a rearview mirror. As we navigate…
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Ten Things All Personal Trainers Need to Know
As you study to become a fitness professional and obtain an accredited certification, there’s only so much that can be absorbed from textbooks, articles, podcasts,…
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Menopause and Exercise: Training the Change
Menopause is the time frame following a year-long cessation of a woman’s menstrual cycle. Perimenopause, not nearly as easy to recognize, refers to the few…
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Dominique Gruber–NFPT Personal Trainer Spotlight
Meet Dominique Gruber! She is an NFPT trainer who grew up on the West Coast of Canada and now resides in the mountains of Montana.…
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Five Boundaries Personal Trainers Need to Establish and Maintain
Setting professional boundaries is a significant key to managing a successful personal training business. Personal training is a challenging job. It’s not easy nor is…
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Reaching the Summit with Climbing Training
With some sports-specific training for rugged climbing, trainers can help ensure their clients ascend greater heights. Learn which body parts to prioritize, and the best…
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The Way We Eat: Environmental Impact
Personal trainers have a responsibility to address the dietary habits of their clients. We can make plenty of suggestions, share articles, and raise awareness of…
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The Deep Squat: The Healthier Way to Rest
A seated position, that familiar 90-degree angles in which we spend hours –driving, doing computer work, watching television –places undue stress on lower body muscles.…
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Coming Off Keto Safely
Coming off keto can be just as challenging as taking it on in the first place. Most personal trainers have probably had plenty of clients…
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Muscle Tightness: Understanding Overactive and Underactive Muscles
As a fitness professional specializing in corrective exercise, I have become increasingly sensitive to the colloquialisms we use as trainers, the ones that our clients…
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Addressing Joint Health: Fostering Movement and Preventing Degradation
Despite best-laid plans and intentions, winter holidays for many older clients involve less movement, added unhealthy food choices, plus more emotional stresses. With such holiday…
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The Value of Suspension Training
I can still recall my first impression of seeing a suspension trainer back in 2009. It consisted of two nylon straps webbed together and anchored…
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