In recognition of Mental Health Awareness month, I thought I would marry my background in psychology with my experience as a personal trainer to address…
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Overcoming “Gymtimidation”: Boosting Fitness Client Confidence
“Gym-timidation” is a real phenomenon and occurs when a client feels uncomfortable in the gym, intensifying any personal insecurities. First-time exercisers may also feel uncomfortable…
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Combating Fitness Clients’ Negative Self-Talk
Our fitness clients frequently have negative thoughts about body image, performance, or even self-worth that may often manifest in negative words spoken. As personal trainers,…
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What Fitness Enthusiasts Want in a Fitness Professional
It’s easier for other fitness professionals to come up with the qualities that make a great personal trainer than to directly ask your clients (and…
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The Impact of Hormonal Birth Control on Exercise
As fitness professionals we need to be aware of the deleterious effect hormones, that are often unknown or undiscussed, may have on a client’s workout.…
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Pec Wall Hover Warm-Up Exercise
The shoulder joint is notoriously prone to injury because of its ability to move in all planes of motion and the sheer number of structures…
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Backwards Training Can Propel Your Clients Forward
Although personal training clients hire personal trainers for a multitude of reasons, the overwhelming majority of personal training clients, hope to build strength or achieve…
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Persistent Paleo Diet Myths
The Paleo Diet remains a popular weight loss diet for clients despite persistent misconceptions about this approach to nutrition. “Paleo” is short for “Paleolithic”, which…
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Sandy Smith–Personal Trainer Spotlight
Why did you decide to become a personal trainer? Growing up, I’ve always been active, primarily through dance. When I moved away from home for…
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The Perfect Pull-Up: A Total Pull-Up Prep Program
The execution of a perfect pull-up is the paragon of upper body strength and should be a goal for every personal training client and fitness…
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Five Fitness Phrases That Need To Go
Encouraging and motivating fitness clients with the “right” words go with the territory of being a health and fitness professional. While there are many inspiring…
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Functional Imagery Training: Visualizing Performance and Health Success
Personal trainers might be interested to learn about Functional Imagery Training (FIT), a new motivational intervention that utilizes mental visualizations to achieve personal goals. …
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