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POSTPARTUM WEIGHT LOSS: 10 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW:
By Lauren Doss In the summer of 2016, I was preparing to give birth to my son and was eager to rejoin my friends at my CrossFit gym. Having kept up a regular prenatal exercise routine throughout my pregnancy, I was confident I would be back to the high-intensity...
METABOLIC EQUIVALENTS FOR WEIGHT LOSS: WHAT ARE THEY & HOW TO CALCULATE THEM;
BYJACQUELINE KAMINSKI What is the most effective way to calculate caloric expenditure from physical activity? Well, unless you are in a research lab and have access to a metabolic cart, you will never get an exact value. However, we are in luck! Physiologists have...
CAN FOODS BOOST TESTOSTERONE FOR MEN AND WOMEN?:
By JACQUELINE KAMINSKI Testosterone, we all know and love this hormone for helping build massive muscles. More commonly, we are concerned about its importance with men compared to women. However, women greatly benefit from this hormone as well. But first, let’s recap...
6 SIMPLE TIPS TO STAVE OFF ARTHRITIS SYMPTOMS!:
By Christine M Conti Offer up these simple tips to aid arthritic clients reduce flare-ups, decrease symptoms, and experience more pain-free days!In 2020, COVID-19 changed the world. Businesses closed, social gatherings ceased, isolation grew, and the fear of catching...
THE 6 BEST SNACKS TO EAT BEFORE AND AFTER A WORKOUT:
By Bojana Galic Competitive athletes know every slight edge over a rival can make a big difference on the field, court, or track. That edge makes it worth the extra time running through drills, strength training, or zeroing in on nutrition. But understanding sports...
FIVE WAYS TO GET YOUR CLIENTS TO LISTEN TO YOU!:
By Angie Miller MS If you're an NASM-CPT, fitness instructor, or other health professionals, you know that one of our biggest challenges is getting prospective and current clients to listen to what we have to say. No matter how educated or passionate we are, if we...
CIRCUIT TRAINING – EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW:
By KINSEY MAHAFFEY The term "circuit training" is widely used by fitness professionals, magazines, gyms, and fitness classes. If you did a google search to find circuit training classes in your area, no two classes would likely look precisely the same. One class might...
LEARNING TO ACCEPT AND LET GO:
By Dana Bender Feelings of stress can manifest in different ways for different people. In some cases, internal tension emerges because situations in our lives do not match our internal expectations, or because things do not go as per our plan. Over the years, I have...
DO COLLAGEN SUPPLEMENTS WORK? HERE’S WHAT THE SCIENCE SAYS:
By Brad Dieter Collagen supplements have become a significant contender in the protein supplement market and are quickly rising to the top of the list regarding what supplements people are buying. Despite the rise in popularity, there are many questions around...
EXERCISE AND POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER:
By Portia Page Since mid-March, most of the country has been dealing with social distancing rules, stay-at-home orders, business closures, overcrowded hospitals and limited health services. Consequently, many people are feeling isolated and lonely and may be hurting...
FIVE WAYS TO OVERCOMING BARRIERS TO EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION:
By ANGIE MILLER, MS Communication is the largest single factor that determines the quality of our relationships. As trainers, instructors, and other health professionals, our ability to communicate effectively will drive our careers' success. Sometimes communication...
HOW TO PERFORM GOBLET SQUATS FOR STRONGER GLUTES:
By KINSEY MAHAFFEY Squats are a staple exercise in any workout. From bodyweight squats to barbell squats and everything in-between, you can find a squat variation that uses almost any equipment type. Not only is the squat one of the most functional exercises, but it's...