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WHY BECOME A SENIOR FITNESS TRAINER? CAREER OUTLOOK, SALARY, AND MORE
By Nicole Golden "The gym is mostly for grandma; she belongs there more than the rest of us do. We are doing this for recreation, she is doing this to sustain her independent way of life." (Isratel, 2021) Regular exercise and strength training is critical for older...
REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD BECOME A WELLNESS COACH
By Nicole Golden It is somewhat shocking to look at statistics on death and chronic illnesses in the United States only to realize that many of these diseases are entirely preventable by lifestyle choices. Metabolic disorders (i.e., dyslipidemia and type 2 diabetes),...
HOW TO MAKE A PERSONAL TRAINER BUSINESS PLAN
By Brad Dieter Personal training can be one of the most rewarding careers an individual can pursue. You get to connect with people on a meaningful level, you positively impact their lives, and you can work in a field that you are passionate about. However, one of the...
DO YOU NEED TO TAKE PROTEIN POWDER IF YOU ARE SERIOUS ABOUT FITNESS?
By JACQUELINE KAMINSKI Protein, Protein, Protein. By this point, most of us are aware of protein's muscle-enhancing benefits — especially regarding exercise. But does attaining the highest levels of fitness require the addition of protein powders to your diet? For...
THE TALK TEST: AN UNDERRATED FITNESS TOOL FOR PERSONAL TRAINERS
By KINSEY MAHAFFEY There are endless tech options available when it comes to tracking intensity levels during a workout, but technology sometimes requires a learning curve, and it can be expensive. While these products do provide tons of helpful information for...
FOOD FIGHT: NUTRITION FOR PROFESSIONAL FIGHTERS
By JACQUELINE KAMINSKI First things first: food gives you energy. Without energy, you can't perform. As in any sport, food powers your workouts and helps you recover afterwards. Without proper nourishment, you will fail to improve any aspect of your training regimen....
CORE EXERCISES FOR SENIORS: WHY TRAINING THE CORE IS ESSENTIAL FOR OLDER POPULATIONS
Core stability and strength, while an important component of any person's fitness profile, is critical for the health and well-being of older adults. Conditions such as balance and coordination deficits, back pain, poor muscle endurance overall can be significantly...
DYNAMIC WARMUPS FOR ATHLETES: EXERCISES FOR SPORTS PERFORMANCE
By KINSEY MAHAFFEY Whether you're preparing for an athletic competition or a weekend pick-up game, the way that you prepare your body for training or competition can make or break your performance. While it's tempting to just jump into play after a couple of quick...
HOW MUCH PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IS ENOUGH? RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE WEEK
by Stacey Penney Before we can begin to answer the question of how much activity is enough, we need to consider what fitness means. Fitness is synonymous with health, our physical condition and even our ability to complete the tasks required for our ongoing survival...
Workouts Designed With Everyone In Mind
By TRX Workouts Designed With Everyone In Mind Whether you’re a Navy SEAL, a septuagenarian with bad knees, or anywhere in between, you can use the TRX Suspension Trainer. Suspension Training® is accessible: anyone, at any fitness level—including people with mobility...
SWEET POTATO NUTRITION FACTS: GLYCEMIC INDEX, CALORIES, AND MORE
By Stacey Penney The mere mention of sweet potatoes brings memories of a Thanksgiving table to mind. These nutritional tuberous all-stars have found their way onto everyday menus and, in some cases, have even bumped the traditional white potato out of our kitchens....
5-WEEK WORKOUT PLAN FOR BEGINNERS – GETTING YOUR FEET WET WITH FITNESS
By Dana Bender With the multitude of workouts available on the internet, it can feel overwhelming to get started. Also, beginner exercisers, or those just getting back into it after a break, might not know the best place to start. During the first stages, it is...