The “weekend warrior” works hard all week in the rat race and saves up their energy for weekend-only workouts. Research shows that this approach to…
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Differentiating the Deadlift Variations
For however ubiquitous the deadlift is as a foundation strength movement, the many variations associated with it can understandably lead to some confusion and conflation.…
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Birth of the Barbell: Fitness Pioneer Allen Calvert
Barbells are among the most recognizable pieces of fitness equipment in a gym. Even if you or your clients have never picked one up, you…
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Carlos Alvarez–NFPT Personal Trainer Spotlight
How long have you been certified with NFPT? I have been certified with NFPT for almost 2 years, since June 2019. Why did you choose NFPT?…
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Avoiding Burnout: Know When it’s Time to Take a Break
Fitness professionals are astutely aware of the need to program rest days for their clients, but how likely are they to do the same for…
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Hints for Beginner Clients to Maximize Training
Beginning clients usually don’t know what to expect with personal training sessions. They invest their time, their money, and their energy. Why not get the…
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How to Overcome Plateaus and Manage Client Training Overloads
Trainers professionally direct training loads for their clients to enable both physical/mental adaptations for fitness gains over time. It is a near-certainty that our clients…
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Classroom Movement Benefits Cognition and Focus
What if regular physical exercise possessed the ability to improve cognition and mental health along with payoffs in body composition? If parents and educators promote…
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Meal Prepping for Success
Prudent planning ensures the best possible outcome when embarking upon affordable, nutritious, and tasty meal prepping. The time invested pays off tenfold! Follow these steps…
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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Techniques for Fitness Clients
Helping our fitness clients reduce stress through exercise might be a given, but personal trainers can consider the application of “mindfulness” as a means of…
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Power of the Plank
I have been a strong proponent of the plank for many years. It’s no-impact, builds core strength, and takes very little time to make a…
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Progressive Muscle Relaxation for Athletes
Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) is a form of active relaxation, perfect for athletes and personal training clients alike who desire a concrete path into mindfulness…
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