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RESISTANCE TRAINING FOR WEIGHT LOSS
Dana Bender Stay Updated with NASM! It is important to tailor personal exercise programs towards specific performance or health outcome goals. That said, if your goal for exercising is weight reduction, then it will be important to prioritize the metabolic impact of...
NO EXCUSES: AVOID THESE DIET PITFALLS IN 2023
Jacqueline Kaminski Stay Updated with NASM! New year, new you, right? It’s been over a month of 2023 and it’s a good stopping point to see if you’ve stayed true to the health and fitness goals you set for yourself.Unfortunately, many, people tend to revert to old...
HOW TO KEEP YOUR BODYBUILDING CLIENTS ACCOUNTABLE
By Andre Adams Stay Updated with NASM! In the sport of bodybuilding, accountability is a staple of your success. The trait can help you in many other areas. The same principles that make you a successful competitive bodybuilding athlete mirror qualities that will help...
WHY SHOULD RUNNERS ADD STRENGTH TRAINING?
By Kinsey Mahaffey Stay Updated with NASM! Whether you're a competitive runner, or you simply run for enjoyment and exercise, your training plan is likely centred around one activity: running. But what if I told you that adding strength training to your routine could...
EATING TO BOOST ENERGY
Jacqueline Kaminski Stay Updated with NASM! “You must eat to survive!” There is truth to this statement because no amount of caffeine or B12 shots will sustain you without a proper diet. Food is fuel… and today you are going to learn how eating influences your energy...
MOVEMENT FOR EMOTIONAL WELLBEING
By DARLENE MARSHALL According to data published by Mintel in 2022, 78% of American exercisers responding to their survey said that mental and emotional well-being was their top reason for exercising. This marks the first time since Mintel began recording data on the...
BUILDING MEANINGFUL SELF-CARE HABITS
By Darlene Marshall If social media is to be believed, and most of the time it’s okay to be cautious, #SelfCare is everything from wearing onesies on the couch, to bubble baths with candles, to expensive products, trips, and beauty treatments. But does caring for...
WHAT IS AN “IDEAL” STATIC PELVIC POSTURE? THAT’S KIND OF A TILTED QUESTION
By Ryan Fairall One of the most important things a certified personal trainer can do is build out their new clients’ unique workout and training programs before diving in. These assessments help the trainer seek out opportunities for growth while also understanding...
DIFFERENT RECOVERY METHODS TO RECHARGE
By Darlene Marshall Burnout, resilience, and stress management were top of mind before the pandemic swept the world in 2020. Three years into the COVID era many of us are still striving to balance the overstimulation and flood of information common in modern life. Yet...
IS SMALL GROUP TRAINING RIGHT FOR YOU?
By JACQUELINE KAMINSKI Personal training is always a great way to get individualized attention, but sometimes it can be a bit pricey. However, classes are too generalized and rarely allow time for the instructor to correct your form or provide positive feedback. So,...
HERE ARE THE TOP FITNESS TRENDS FOR 2023
By KINSEY MAHAFFEY If there was one word, to sum up, the fitness trends for 2023, it would be Technology. Over the past couple of years, the shift to virtual training opened many opportunities for anyone to get fit anywhere. This year, new tech innovations, like...
3 CHALLENGING YOGA POSES MADE EASIER WITH TRX
By Krystal Say Along with being a TRX Master Instructor, TRX Training Club Yoga Instructor, and owner of SWEAT Power Yoga, Krystal Say is one of the passionate creators of TRX for Yoga. She is here to explain how the Suspension Trainer can be the ultimate support tool...