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THE PALEO DIET FOR STRENGTH/POWER ATHLETES
By NASM The Paleolithic or “Paleo” diet derives from the superior cardiometabolic health and physical fitness of indigenous hunter-gatherer populations (Hills Jr & Erpenbeck, 2018). The Paleo diet is promoted across the world as a way of improving health of human...
EXERCISE PROGRAMMING FOR OLDER ADULTS
By RICH FAHMY, MS, NASM-CPT, CES, PES, MASTER INSTRUCTOR Training modifications and exercise programming for older adults are popular topics across health and fitness publications and conferences. There’s good reason for this: By 2050, the number of people 60 or older...
Feeling stir crazy? A run could help.
By TheraGun You’re committed to your wellness routine and living the healthiest lifestyle possible. You dedicate a chunk of time during your week to either the gym or yoga or maybe even boxing and lifting weights. Hell, sometimes you even throw in a green juice when...
Welcome, from Dr. Jason
By Dr. Jason Welcome to Help and Wellness, a blog where we will share everything you need to know about Theragun Percussive Therapy, general health & wellness, and everything in between. We’ll also share stories that move us and connect us with you, our Theragun...
Nutrition & Wellness in the age of Covid-19
With Elisa Goodman Elissa Goodman describes herself as a “type A Aries." She lived a fast-paced life and might have continued that way if she had not been diagnosed with cancer at age 32. Today, Elissa is a Holistic Nutritionist and cleanse expert and the bestselling...
6 WAYS TO OVERCOME BURNOUT FROM EXERCISING AT HOME
By Dana Bender Overcoming exercise burnout is more important than ever for online personal trainers, fitness professionals and exercise enthusiasists alike! When fitness centers closed mid-March in response to COVID-19, many regular gym goers were tasked with...
SPORTS PERFORMANCE: 8 REASONS TO TRAIN ATHLETES
By Alyssa Parten Learning how to coach an athlete is far more complicated than training general population clientele and, arguably, more fulfilling. There are many more factors, modalities, thinking, and planning strategies involved with coaching an athlete of any...
BRINGING ABOUT MEANINGFUL BEHAVIOUR CHANGE:
By Sam Arnold Meeting new people can lead to many things in life. For personal trainers and behavior change specialists specifically, the situation can offer up opportunities to network, connect with someone in a new field or part of town, and potentially even gain a...
USING THE NASM OPT™ MODEL FOR WEIGHT LOSS
By Rick Richey As seen in our weight loss specialization course, you can effectively utilize the OPT™ model for weight loss clients. Within this article from the Spring 2020 Issue of American Fitness Magazine, you will learn how! Consider a client named Jordan. She is...
SQUAT STANCE: NEUTRAL, SQUEEZE, AND OUTWARD SQUAT (ARTICLE REVIEW):
By Nicole Golden Squat mechanics are very highly debated amongst fitness professionals and corrective exercise experts. Performing an internet search of “squat form” will turn up a plethora of results including focusing most on squat depth and lifting the most weight...
HOW TO GET PERSONAL TRAINING CLIENTS: 7 MARKETING TIPS:
By Pete Mccall Why did you start your career in the fitness industry? Was it because you want to use your passion for fitness to improve others' lives? Did you experience a significant weight loss and want to help others do the same? Are you a former athlete who wants...
5 NUTRITIOUS MEALS FOR HEALTHY COOKING AT HOME:
By NASM Even though your at-home life might seem a little bland right now, you can still count on some healthy, flavourful meals to provide a little spice. For a snack - Get a great protein shake recommendation. For breakfast - Learn how to make delicious blueberry...