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RECIPES FOR GAINING MUSCLE (ARE YOU EATING THESE FOODS?)
By Brad Dieter Gaining muscle is not quite as easy as going to the gym and lifting weights. That is just one part of the equation. In reality, gaining muscle requires two main things: a stimulus for growth and the energy to grow tissue. Outside of significant hormonal...
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THE CAUSES OF STRESS: A BREAKDOWN OF THE PHYSIOLOGY [GUIDE]
By Fabio Comana Stress stimulates appetite, it increases abdominal fat, it increases risks for disease and it can even play a role in our intimate relationships. The list could keep going, but what exactly is stress and how is it connected to all these consequences?...
THE ORIGINS OF TRX TRAINING®: CREATING A GLOBAL TRAINING BRAND
By SHIRLEY ARCHER, JD, MA · When Randy Hetrick “MacGyvered” the predecessor for today’s TRX® Suspension Trainer™ while serving as a Navy SEAL officer in 1997, he had no idea he was creating an entirely new fitness methodology—Suspension Training®. He sparked what...
SETTING SMART FITNESS GOALS: HOW TO OVERCOME MENTAL HURDLES
By CHERILYN MCLESTER, PHD Exercise is often associated with physical exertion and adaptations such as weight loss, improved athletic performance, and increased strength. However, one thing that these variables all have in common is that they are not mindless. In other...
BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION AND TRAINING (PODCAST)
In this episode, host Rick Richey talks with Antoinette Schoenthaler from NYU about behavioral intervention - and how it relates to adherence and compliance with clients. Within, they both peel apart the proverbial (behavioral) onion and discuss why clients stick to...
MICRONUTRIENTS – HOW CHRONIC SHORTAGES LEAD TO HEALTH PROBLEMS
By KAT BAREFIELD MS, RDN, NASM-CPT, CES, PES, ACSM-HFS In this post, we're going to explore the health effects of getting insufficient micronutrients (vitamins and minerals). This article will also cover: The critical functions of various micronutrients The most...
PRICING YOUR PERSONAL TRAINING & FITNESS SERVICES
By KATRINA PILKINGTON As a personal trainer, forming your own fitness business can come with its fair share of challenges. Ensuring your marketing is on par with the vision you have for your business is an important facet of a thriving personal training practice. One...
THE VERY BEST TRX MOVES TO IMPROVE BALANCE
Don’t freak out, but your body is not symmetrical...and that’s totally normal! There are tiny differences between the left and right sides of your face, one of your legs is probably a little bit longer than the other, and maybe your shoes have always felt a little...
TRAINING CONSIDERATIONS FOR OLDER & YOUNGER POPULATIONS
By Nicole Golden A skilled fitness professional should have the capacity to handle a variety of special populations. The needs and training goals of older adults and children differ greatly from those of teens or young and middle adults. Generally, the most common...
WHAT IS A NUTRITION COACH AND WHY ARE THEY IMPORTANT?
By ANDREA CIRIGNANO Maria wants to lose weight. The 46-year-old mother of two never lost the “baby weight” she gained after having her second child 5 years ago, and the extra 40 pounds is compounding other challenges in her life. She’s overworked, tired and stressed,...
AN INTRODUCTION TO 4 POPULAR DIETS (BLOG + INFOGRAPHICS)
By NASM As featured in our nutrition course - Navigating Diets - which is a detailed sampling of the overall CNC curriculum. To truly grasp the complexities of nutrition means learning what separates - and connects - the most common diets. This blog post will...
HOW TO COACH ADOLESCENTS ON NUTRITION DECISIONS
By SARAH SNYDER Youth exercise professionals are in a powerful position to positively influence eating behaviors. This is when independence begins to be established with regard to food and beverage choices and meal preparation. Coaches and trainers - even Youth Sports...