Exercises that deliver the most value are my favorite exercises for clients (as well as for my own training). These exercises are typically simple in…
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Does Exercise Improve Sleep Apnea?
We all know that exercise, sleep, and health are interconnected. Exercise can certainly improve sleep apnea, but to what extent and under what circumstances? Knowing…
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7 Qualities of a Good Personal Trainer
With the New Year people are looking for personal trainers. Here are qualities or markers of a good personal trainer. Do you have all 7?…
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NFPT Live: Growing Professionally with Seth Godin – Ep 28
Everybody needs a mentor. One of our new favorite people to follow this year is Seth Godin and this interview he did on Creative Live.…
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Instagram Fitness Hashtags for Personal Trainers
What comes to mind when you hear the word social media? It may be where you post vacations, the food you eat, workouts you like…
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Physical Activity in Low-Income Communities
What happens when certified personal trainers provide exercise possibilities are brought to marginalized and underserved communities? According to the US Census Bureau, the number of…
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Maximize Triceps Muscle Exercises with Anatomy
What’s the difference between doing triceps extensions with a pronated grip, supinated grip and neutral? This is a common question that arises about the many…
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NFPT Live: 5 Client Questions That Influence Change – Ep 29
Get your clients committed to their fitness goals. Boost motivation too! Ask questions that push your clients to think about exercise differently. Finding out WHY…
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Alea Martinez – Mobile Personal Trainer Spotlight
If you ever wanted to be a mobile trainer 25-year-old Alea Martinez is one to learn from. After just 6 months of mobile training, she’s already…
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5 Personal Trainer Tax Questions Answered
Why does tax advice vary with different accountants? I don’t think it’s so much variability between accountants (this isn’t a super-complicated area of tax law).…
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How to Create Fitness Photos and Graphics for Social Media
Follow these guidelines to attract new personal training clients with your social media photos and graphics. Start with good photos, create a uniform look and…
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EMOM Strength Workout
High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) has been a hit not just with busy clients but among all demographics because there is so much variety to play…
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