The act of planning meals is a stumbling block for many fitness clients mostly because of the perceived time and effort planning meals and clean…
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Dynamic Deltoids: Understanding and Training the Shoulders Muscles
The deltoids, otherwise known as the deltoideus or shoulder muscle, consists of three distinct “heads” with very different joint actions that, when engaged simultaneously, work…
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Periodization for Personal Training Clients
Having a solid grasp on how to use periodization programming with personal training clients may be the difference between successfully advancing in training while preventing…
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Six Success Tips for Your First Year in the Fitness Industry
The first year in a new career venture is – as expected – intimidating and filled with uncertainty, and starting out in the fitness industry…
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What’s a “Deloading” Week and Does Your Client Need One?
Of the many buzz phrases circulating in the fitness world these days “deloading week” may be one that you may have heard many times, have…
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How To Handle Embarrassing Client Moments
We’ve all been there–your client does something he or she finds embarrassing and you must handle the moment with grace and aplomb. If you are…
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Dynamic Exercises for the Advanced Personal Training Client
Personal trainers working primarily with general fitness clients are usually pumped when signing an advanced client, or when a current client is ready to raise…
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5 Upper Body Resistance Band Exercises for the Busy Summer Client
Summer is season of leisure; yet many clients find themselves busier than usual, which translates into logging fewer workouts. In preparation for the coming season,…
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“Dieting” vs “Normal Eating”: Why Clients Make a Distinction
With summer approaching, it’s common to hear clients talk about “getting back” on a diet in an effort to achieve their “beach body”. This mentality…
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The Delicate Sodium-Potassium Balance and Summer Heat
The summer season brings with it heat and humidity, and when humidity levels exceed 70%, that excess moisture can interfere with the body’s ability to…
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Kinesiology Tape: How Can Fitness Pros Use It?
Kinesiology Tape, or K-Tape is everywhere now, and it’s more important than ever to know the what, why, and how behind the “magic”. Don’t be…
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Protein Bar Roundup: The Best and the Worst
Are your clients looking to refuel after a challenging workout, bulk up for a competition, or just kaibosh hunger pangs for an hour or two?…
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