As health and exercise professionals, we are aware of certain truths related to physical activity, fitness, and overall well-being. Our clients, however, may not be.…
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Hunger Hormones: Ghrelin, Leptin And The Satiety Balance
Hunger hormones control the degree to which individuals sense hunger and fullness or, satiety, and can contribute to weight loss and maintenance success. Research shows…
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Exercise and Autism: A Positive Impact on Behavior
Autism refers to the complexity of neurobiological development disorders. Affecting 1% of the population within this continent, many experts consider it among the most serious…
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How Fitness Clients Misjudge Future Gym Commitment
Whenever we are approached by a new client, the level of motivation they have for committing to exercise is likely quite high–at that moment. But,…
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Fitness Facts We Take for Granted
As health and exercise professionals, we are accustomed to hearing certain terms and phrases on a regular basis. We are also “in the know” when…
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Chris Person–NFPT Personal Trainer Spotlight
Meet Chris Person, a veteran NFPT-CPT of 15 years. Chris is evidence that a formal college degree is far from necessary to guarantee professional success.…
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Can Pregnant Women Still Participate in Bootcamp Workouts
If you’re a Personal Trainer and you run Bootcamp-type workouts, chances are you have a greater percentage of women than men participating in your classes. It’s…
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Maximizing Hypertrophy With Tempo
If you have been in the fitness field for a while, it’s likely you’ve seen (or prescribed) strength training sets with four numbers associated with…
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Fat vs CHO vs PRO
The Macronutrient, Fat tends to get a bad rap. One of the main reasons for this is because 1g Fat =9 calories whereas 1g of…
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Mindset Matters: Harnessing Positive Thinking for Better Health Outcomes
Preparing an effective training session requires carefully considering movement patterns, rep counts, number of sets, and other physical considerations; however, establishing a healthy and positive…
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Adding Balance Pods to Training Sessions
Balance training is an element every fitness coach can and should incorporate to a well-rounded program. After significant progress has been made, adding balance pods…
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What’s Behind Food Cravings?
All humans have food cravings. Some cravings are sweet, some savory, and others salty. For some people, cravings can be specific and consistent, or bizarre…
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