Moxibustion is a form of Chinese medicine that’s been around for thousands of years. Yet, many people may not be as familiar with moxibustion as…
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Train the Core Without Crunching
It’s a popular fitness belief that the “core” is all about the abs – the anterior compartment of the body. This isn’t entirely inaccurate, but…
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The Difference Between Pain and Discomfort
“That hurts!” We’ve likely all heard our clients express some experience of pain or discomfort. They might say an exercise hurts, or that it is…
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Smoothie Science
Smoothies are a popular breakfast item that many personal trainers and clients alike enjoy. These cold and delicious drink concoctions are a great option for…
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The Customer Journey: What is It and How Can It Boost Your Business?
When marketing your business, it is essential to understand that there is a beginning, middle, and future of your client’s experience with you. In order…
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Muscle Memory
What happens when you repeat a pattern over a span of time, be it a movement or even a thought? Does that pattern become a…
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Percussive Massage Guns and Performance
Technology is now at the disposal of all industries, and the fitness industry is no exception. Now is the time when powerfully potent percussive massage…
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Functional Gait Assessment: Performance Precursor and Disease Marker
Gait can be a four-letter word with unfortunate consequences if one’s stride becomes disorderly or abnormal. Personal trainers who can perform a functional gait assessment…
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The Perks of Plant-Based Protein
The word “protein” hails from the Greek proteios, meaning “of prime importance”. Throughout history, meat-based meals have tended to reflect affluent lifestyles, relegating “substandard” plant-based…
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Decisions, Decisions: Making Decisions About Health and Fitness
In the realm of fitness and wellness, much of our new clients’ judgment may rely on anecdotal evidence, celebrity marketing influence, short/long-term goals, and popular…
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Forearm Flexor Anatomy: Locating the Flexors of the Wrist and Fingers
The flexors of the wrist and fingers are used every time a dumbbell is curled, a treadmill bar is grasped, a smartphone is held and…
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Five Things Never to Say to a Personal Trainer
If you’ve been in the fitness industry long enough, you may field questions that would make any professional bristle. The following gems may seem somewhat…
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