NASM GUIDE TO PUSH-UPS (PART 4): STRENGTH AND HYPERTROPHY
KINSEY MAHAFFEY Can pushups build muscle mass and be incorporated into strength training? Yes! In part 3 of this series, we explored different variations of the push-up and how to progress the push-up in Phase 1 of the OPT Model, Stabilization Endurance Training,...
NASM GUIDE TO PUSH-UPS (PART 3): LEVELING UP THE PUSH-UP
KINSEY MAHAFFEY In case you missed it, in part 1 of this series, we discussed the proper set-up and form for push-ups, as well as the muscles used in the movement. This article, part 3, will explore a few variations of the push-up, and ways to progress each variation...
NASM GUIDE TO PUSH-UPS (PART 2): GETTING BETTER AT PUSH-UPS
TONY AMBLER-WRIGHT If you were able to try out the standard push-up stated in our first article of this series and found it to be more challenging than what you’ve been doing, this is excellent news! Most often, when the push-up is done correctly, we find it to...
THE BENEFITS OF STRETCHING: LEARN THE ADVANTAGES OF FLEXIBILITY
By JACQUELINE KAMINSKI “Make sure you stretch!” – Something we often hear before or after we participate in any sort of exercise. But is stretching that good for you? What exactly are the benefits of having a regular stretching routine? Let’s explore the...
THE BENEFITS OF STRETCHING: LEARN THE ADVANTAGES OF FLEXIBILITY
JACQUELINE KAMINSKI “Make sure you stretch!” – Something we often hear before or after we participate in any sort of exercise. But is stretching that good for you? What exactly are the benefits of having a regular stretching routine? Let’s explore the...
HOW TO LOSE BELLY FAT: 10 WAYS TO KEEP YOUR WAISTLINE TRIM
DR. ALLISON BRAGER You may have heard that abs are built in the kitchen. While this is partially true, it’s not the full story. While a healthy dose of body fat is a sign of overall health and wellness, body fat ought to be evenly distributed. This is how a...
PERIODIZATION TRAINING SIMPLIFIED: YOUR GUIDE TO THE CYCLES AND PHASES
By Andre Adams Have you ever wondered how elite trainers leverage periodization and programming to maximize results? In this blog, we will explain the underlying principles that drive planning, periodization, cycles, and phases to help you improve program...
EXERCISE AS STRESS MANAGEMENT: HOW WORKOUTS HELP YOUR WELLBEING
Dr Allison Brager Exercise should not be stressful. I repeat exercise should not be stressful. Exercise should alleviate stress. Before I get into the biological explanation as to why exercise should and ought to alleviate stress, let’s briefly discuss how...
OPT™ MODEL PHASE 5: POWER TRAINING:
By Jace Fuchs In previous articles, we examined the first four phases of the Optimum Performance Training (OPT) model. We are now onto the last level and phase of the OPT model: Phase 5 Power Training. Before jumping into the specifics of Phase 5, let’s briefly review...
PHASE 4 OF THE OPT™ MODEL: MAXIMAL STRENGTH TRAINING:
By Jace Fuchs The Optimum Performance Training (OPT) model is a proven training system for CPTs that can help any client reach any goal safely and effectively. It is a system based on human movement science and integrated training principles and validated in research...
ISOMETRIC EXERCISES: EXAMPLES, BENEFITS, AND APPLICATIONS:
By Andrew Mills As explained in the NASM-CPT 7 course, there are several types of muscle actions which are utilized to produce human movement; however, when most people think of exercise, they likely picture isotonic muscle actions. Isotonic muscle actions move a...
STRETCHES FOR BEGINNERS: 10 OF THE BEST MOVEMENTS FOR THOSE JUST STARTING:
By KINSEY MAHAFFEY A regular stretch routine will help you increase your flexibility, move better overall, and it’s also a great way to de-stress. As a beginner, it’s great to start with basic stretches that don’t require any crazy contortions or weird positions to...
WHY EXERCISE RECOVERY HAS BECOME A VITAL COMPONENT OF FITNESS:
By TRX Recovery—aka what you do to help the body and mind manage the strain of physical activity and stress—isn’t a new concept. Those flimsy white foam rollers have been floating around physical therapy offices for decades. Believe it or not, massage has roots as far...
PROGRESSIVE OVERLOAD EXPLAINED: GROW MUSCLE & STRENGTH TODAY
By Andre Adams With any training regimen the body is always in a state of adaptation. To continuously improve performance over time, your training must be modified to increase the acute variables and progressively overload the muscles. In this blog we will look beyond...
FUNCTIONAL TRAINING: COMPOUND WORKOUTS FOR FUNCTIONAL STRENGTH:
By KINSEY MAHAFFEY Functional training has been a popular training term for decades, and you’ve likely seen the term used recently in gym advertisements, fitness magazines, and social media videos. Unfortunately, sometimes in the fitness industry, a term meant to...
10 Tips for Managing Stress in Difficult Seasons
By Julie King 10 Tips for Managing Stress in Difficult Seasons If there was ever a question about whether a universal difficult season existed, 2020 has proven that it does. Given the significant challenges of COVID-19 and the fallout that seems to have affected...
WORKOUTS FOR KID ATHLETES: STRENGTH TRAINING EXERCISES AND CONDITIONING:
By Kevin Williamson There has been an increasing shift from unstructured play to more specialized forms of training for kid athletes. Whether they should participate in strength training, what age they should begin, and what the best training methods are has been an...
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...
SAFE PREGNANCY EXERCISES FOR EACH TRIMESTER: PRENATAL WORKOUTS:
By Lauren Doss Congratulations! You’ve begun your journey to motherhood (or perhaps adding to the family!) and are looking to make the most of the next nine months. While prepping for the nursery, you may be wondering what you can do to take care of yourself during...
WEIGHT LIFTING FOR WEIGHT LOSS: WHICH EXERCISES & WORKOUTS ARE BEST?:
By KINSEY MAHAFFEY There are many reasons why someone might decide to start lifting weights, but one of the most common reasons is to lose weight. Consistent exercise, good nutrition, and adequate sleep are critical components of any weight loss plan, and a healthy...
INTERMITTENT FASTING FOR WEIGHT LOSS:
By JACQUELINE KAMINSKI Intermittent Fasting… something that everyone wants to try when it comes to losing weight. But does it work? Are there any real health benefits to doing it? If so, what’s the best way to navigate it? WHAT IS INTERMITTENT FASTING? First, what is...
Combining Core Strength With Abdominal Exercises to Get Those 6-Pack Abs:
Posted by Aaron Laurence Combining Core Strength With Abdominal Exercises to Get Those 6-Pack Abs We’re all familiar with the standard exercises everyone recommends for getting 6-pack abs: barbell rack squats, Supermans, bicycle crunches, and everyone’s favorite —...
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...
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...
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...
HOW TO DO A GLUTE BRIDGE: FORM, WORKOUTS, AND MORE:
By KINSEY MAHAFFEY After hours of sitting at your desk, sitting behind the wheel, and sitting on the couch, the glutes can become underactive. Over time, our bodies adapt to long hours of sitting, resulting in unwanted back pain and tightness, along with some faulty...
HOW TO PERFORM A STANDARD PLANK WITH 4 VARIATIONS:
By Melissa Hatton Do you remember the recent social media “planking” fad where individuals would perform planks in some precarious and curious places? While some were photoshopped to express creativity and superhuman strength, when performed correctly, he...
EXAMPLES OF BEHAVIOR CHANGE GOALS THROUGH SMALL STEPS AND TINY HABITS:
By KINSEY MAHAFFEY As a behavior change specialist, many of our clients like to set new goals for the New Year. By this time of the year, however, it’s estimated that a large majority of people who set New Year’s Resolutions have already given up. If you work in a...
WEIGHT-LIFTING FOR WOMEN: WHY WOMEN SHOULD LIFT:
By Nicole Golden Weight-lifting was historically an exercise modality that women shied away from for fear of being “too masculine” or “getting too big.” Female strength sports did not become fully recognized until the 1970s and 1980s with the...
MAXIMIZE BENCH PRESS FORM BY ADDRESSING THESE COMMON ISSUES:
By KINSEY MAHAFFEY The ability to perform horizontal pushing patterns, like a chest press is an essential component of anyone’s movement capability. Perhaps one of the most utilized methods for practicing this movement in the gym setting, aside from the pushup,...
Why You Should Start Using the YBell App Today:
Posted by Aaron Laurence Why You Should Start Using the YBell App Today Making the commitment to start a training routine isn’t the hardest part of your fitness journey. Yes, it certainly is a crucial part. But it’s just the beginning of a series of decisions...
BENCH PRESS ELBOW PAIN: AVOID LIFTER’S ELBOW WITH THESE MODIFICATIONS
By Andrew Mills Anyone having experienced pain in their elbow while bench pressing knows it can be a frustrating ordeal. For those who have not, imagine entering the gym ready to put in the work, and after loading the appropriate weight onto the bar, laying back on...
IS A CALORIE SURPLUS NECESSARY TO INCREASE SKELETAL MUSCLE MASS IN RESISTANCE TRAINED FEMALE ATHLETES?:
By Nicole Golden Influenced by popular media and body image expectations; female strength athletes often engage in nutrition practices that may be counterproductive to a goal of skeletal muscle growth (hypertrophy). Many female strength athletes will pursue a goal of...
TRAINING THE FEMALE CLIENT: KEY CONSIDERATIONS FOR PROGRAMMING
By Fabio Comana Apart from the more obvious gender differences like pregnancy and some aging-related conditions (e.g., osteoporosis, menopausal changes), how much thought is generally given to the anatomical and physiological differences between men and women when...
A 9-EXERCISE BODY-WEIGHT WORKOUT
By Crystal Reeves Body-weight workouts are getting big buzz right now as people discover that the only equipment you really need to get fit is with you all the time. Want to give your clients a taste of a body-weight workout that incorporates core, balance, and...
EXPLORING EXCESS POST-EXERCISE OXYGEN CONSUMPTION (EPOC): ‘BURN BABY BURN!’
BY GEOFF LECOVIN EPOC is the acronym for Excess Post-exercise Oxygen Consumption. Many refer to it as the “afterburn.” To better understand how EPOC works, let’s review the basics of energy systems. Note: If you wanting to eventually transition into...
OVERTRAINING: WHAT IT IS AND HOW TO IDENTIFY IT
By LAURA QUAGLIO Are you giving workouts your all but getting less in return—or even backsliding? Does it seem like you’re always battling bronchitis, tendonitis, or another “itis”? Or maybe your usual over-the-top enthusiasm for workouts has faded to “barely there.”...
AN EXPLANATION OF THE NEW UPDATES TO THE OPT™ MODEL
By Brian Sutton , MA, MS, CSCS, NASM-CPT, CNC, CES, PES Creating and modifying exercise programs for clients can be complicated because there are many variables to consider, including the client’s goals, tolerance for exercise, and unique physical abilities and...
FIVE WAYS TO SPEED YOUR METABOLISM
By Geoff Lecovin Are you feeling sluggish? Are you having difficulty losing weight? Maybe you should SPEED your metabolism. This blog post will show you 5 ways to do exactly that with the acronym SPEED, which stands for Sleep, Psychological Stress, Environment,...
THE ANATOMY OF A PUSH-UP: EXPLORING PROPER PUSH-UP FORM AND TECHNIQUE
By ANNIE MALAYTHONG A push-up is an exercise you can do anytime, anywhere, but only if you learn the how, what, when, and why of it. Incredibly, this ONE exercise can help you torch calories, build and tone muscle, gain strength, and positively impact your overall...
TIPS FOR WORKING OUT AT HOME: MAKING AT-HOME WORKOUTS WORK FOR YOU
By KERIDON MCMAHON NAVIGATING A NEW NORMAL In 2020, during the COVID-19 global pandemic, people worldwide had to instantaneously pivot from known daily routines and best practices to protect themselves and others. Exercise for the benefit of physical and mental health...
HYPERTROPHY: BACK TO THE BASICS
By DeWayne Smith, MS, NASM-CES, PES, CNC Gains don’t happen overnight. It takes your muscles time to respond and adapt to stimuli. Discover the resistance training program variables that will develop the strength gains and growth you or your client may be looking for....
HOW TO CONDUCT A FITNESS CONSULTATION: ASKING THE RIGHT QUESTIONS
By KINSEY MAHAFFEY The first initial consultation that I conducted was nerve-racking. As a brand new trainer, I stressed over making sure that I covered all of my bases in gathering the right amount of information during this initial session. It felt like so much...
LOWER CROSSED SYNDROME: STARTING FROM THE CENTER
By Ken Miller Lower crossed syndrome is one of the most common compensatory patterns. It is characterized by an anterior tilt to the pelvis (arched lower back). In recent years, we’ve heard a lot about the ill effects of prolonged sitting. Articles, blog posts and TV...
STRENGTH TRAINING PRINCIPLES: HOW TO EDUCATE NEW CLIENTS EFFECTIVELY
By Dana Bender As trainers and fitness professionals, it is essential to remember that every client and member we work with starts their strength training journey with a different baseline and understanding of strength training principles and best practices. Many...
SHEDDING A NEW LIGHT ON YOUR REST DAY
By MORGAN SHAPIRO Rest days. Something all of us gym rats know we need to partake in, but often have a hard time doing. We are regularly exposed to phrases such as “no days off” or “no pain, no gain.” While working hard and pushing ourselves in...
5 TIPS FOR SETTING REALISTIC NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS DESPITE THE PANDEMIC
By Dana Bender As we consider setting personal resolutions for 2021, it is crucial to recognize that the goal-setting process and the behaviors are chosen to achieve those goals might look different this year due to the pandemic. Typical fitness-related New...
HIIT WORKOUT PLAN: PROGRAMMING, EXERCISES, AND BENEFITS
By Pete McCall One of the most common misperceptions that many fitness enthusiasts have about exercise is that it is necessary to spend hours working hard and sweating buckets to get results. Nothing could be further from the truth. Workouts featuring High Intensity...
PLYOMETRICS: DEVELOPING POWER IN EVERYDAY ATHLETES
By CHRIS ECKLUND, MA, NASM-PES, CSCS, USAW, TPI Power is the ability to produce large amounts of force quickly. Are there any athletes that would not want to improve their ability to generate power? Strength and Conditioning Coaches who want to give their athletes...
A FIT RESPONSE: LESSONS LEARNED FROM THE GYM SHUTDOWN OF 2020
By PAMELA LIGHT, MA Personal trainers are no strangers to battling unseen barriers to fitness. For decades, we have helped our clients overcome scheduling issues, flagging motivation, less-than-supportive spouses, preexisting health conditions and more. But the words...
8 TIPS FOR TRANSITIONING BACK TO AT-HOME WORKOUTS DURING THE PANDEMIC
By DANA BENDER With covid-19 numbers rising exponentially across the country, many avid fitness center enthusiasts might be concerned that their local fitness center will close again due to safety precautions and local regulatory guidelines. These individuals might...
MOVING FORWARD: A FITNESS PIONEER’S PANDEMIC-INSPIRED BEST PRACTICES
By LAURA QUAGLIO “My whole schtick when I opened in 2013 was to provide the fitness industry’s first one-on-one personal training that’s done in a group setting,” says Donny Day, NASM-CPT, owner of Peak Zone Fitness in Lake Highlands, Texas. Pre-pandemic, his workout...
RESEARCH REVIEW: HIGH GENETIC RISK INDIVIDUALS BENEFIT LESS FROM RESISTANCE EXERCISE INTERVENTION
By Nicole Golden Genetic factors play a role in response to exercise and body composition, as in most physiologic functions in the body. High levels of physical activity have been known to provide benefits beyond just weight loss, such as decreased disease risk,...
A NEAT APPROACH TO WEIGHT LOSS
By Fabio Comana We all know a well-structured and consistent exercise program combined with a healthful diet can help all of us shed unwanted pounds and achieve our ideal body type. But do we need to push ourselves in the gym each day leaving buckets of sweat on the...
MUSCLE CLOCKS AND THE VALUE OF SYNCHRONIZED TRAINING
By AMY ASHMORE, PHD Many exercisers and athletes prefer to train at the same time every day. They may suggest a variety of reasons for this: That’s when they feel most awake, least hungry, most focused or least stressed. They may even say it seems easier to work out...
PREHABILITATION THROUGH CORRECTIVE EXERCISE: A GUIDE FOR TRAINERS
By Andrew Mills NASM Corrective Exercise Specialists (CES) can provide targeted help to improve their client’s baseline physical health before surgical intervention. The purpose of prehabilitation is to put the client into the best position possible for post-procedure...
FAMILY EXERCISES: 5 EASY TIPS TO KEEP A FAMILY WELL
By Katrina Pilkinton We can teeter on using the term “fit” to refer to a family’s health and wellbeing, but that can all-too-often encompass a notion that a family’s goals are performative. Being WELL is the goal. What does that look like or...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
OFF TO A GREAT START: PHASE 1 AND THE NEW (NOVICE) CLIENT:
By RICK RICHEY, MS · I was sweating profusely before I trained my first client, and it wasn’t from a workout. I was a nervous wreck, continually second-guessing what I was supposed to do. Would I be worth the money? Would I be able to train the client the “right” way?...
HOW TO DO AN ONLINE OVERHEAD SQUAT ASSESSMENT (OSA) IN 6 STEPS:
By PETE MCCALL My career as a personal trainer began back when the years started with a one, 1998, to be exact. At that time, I never imagined that our cell phones would allow us to carry mini-computers in our pockets – let alone ones with high definition...
RUNNING FOR KIDS: A HELPFUL GUIDE:
By KATRINA PILKINGTON · MAY 15, 20200 Running is something that our bodies were built to do. An integral component of movement within the majority of most sports, running [efficiency], can dictate success for most athletes early on in their skill development....
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE PAR-Q:
By Pete Mccall Starting a new habit can be challenging, especially when it comes to exercise. From joining a fitness facility to showing up for the first appointment, there are so many steps for beginning a fitness program that it can be overwhelming to take the first...
HEART OF THE MATTER: FIT OR NOT:
By Nino Magaddino Fit or not, pay attention to the warning signs your heart is giving you. Your life depends on it. Even as “fit” fitness professionals, we are not immune to heart disease. Here’s how this NASM Master Trainer found out.Recently I made...
THE COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO CORRECTLY COACHING EXERCISES:
By JUSTIN KOMPF One of the requirements for a coach to be “good” is their ability to relay information to a client so that they can correctly and comfortably execute strength training movements. The inability to do this contributes to incorrect form, which in turn...
CORRECTING UPPER CROSSED SYNDROME
By Ken Miller MS, NASM MASTER INSTRUCTOR, NASM-CPT, CES, PES, GFS If you’re like the millions of people who use electronic tools such as a cell phone, tablet, laptop or desk computer, you’ve probably spent hours upon hours looking at the screen with your head jutted...
RESTORE YOUR CORE: PROGRESSIVE EXERCISES FOR POST PREGNANCY:
By Nicole Nichols As a Pilates instructor, I’ve worked with many women who wanted to regain strength and muscle tone after pregnancy. Some of them complained about abdominal pressure, pain or weakness even years after giving birth. Others returned to class with their...
SMART MOVES FOR STRONG SHOULDERS:
By Lara Quaglio With so much of life happening at the front of the body (driving a car, typing on a computer and even doing many exercises, such as pushup and bench press), a lot of people have developed upper crossed syndrome, which is characterized by a forward head...
A PERFECT FITTE: 5 WAYS TO CUSTOMIZE CARDIO PROGRAMMING:
By Kinsey Mahaffey The four words every client loves to hear: “It’s time for cardio!” (Cue the collective eye roll from clients around the globe.) As personal trainers, we know that cardiovascular training is undoubtedly an important part of our clients’ overall...
MINIMAL EQUIPMENT WORKOUTS FOR GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES:
By Melissa Weigelt Being a good group exercise instructor means being a master of improvisation. The ability to adjust class plans on the spot is a necessary skill to ensure that all participants have a safe and effective workout. That’s true of equipment, too....
NOT SURE ABOUT SMALL GROURP TRAINING? HERE’S WHY AND HOW TO GIVE IT A TRY:
By Laura Quaglio Some personal trainers are wary of small-group training, says Chris Stevenson, owner of Stevenson Consulting, IHRSA board member and certified master trainer for Technogym®. “They feel it will either compromise their craft or cannibalize their client...
HOW GROUP EXERCISE CAN HELP CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINERS THRIVE:
By Laura Quaglio Can personal training and group exercise classes coexist peacefully? Yes, says Rick Richey, MS, DHSC, host of The NASM-CPT Podcast. In fact, he asserts that making friends with group ex instructors can really help personal trainers to gain and retain...
HOW PART-TIME TRAINING CAN GIVE YOU A FRESH START:
By Angie Miller Personal trainers are individuals who inspire, motivate, and guide others to achieve their fitness goals. It is a rewarding, highly-ranked career with immense job satisfaction (CNN Money, 2012). If you are ready to become more involved in the fitness...
HOW TO HELP DESK-BOUND CLIENTS THRIVE:
By Shirley Archer It’s likely that many of your clients spend the majority of their time sitting at a desk, staring at a screen. They then sit in their cars for a long commute. When they arrive at their final destination, they sit down to eat and then watch...
HOW TO MAKE HEALTH AND FITNESS A LIFESTYLE:
By Mogan Shapiro With the start of the New Year, many of us have made resolutions to improve our health and fitness. While having specific health and fitness goals in mind is excellent, people often go to extremes to accomplish these goals. They try the newest fad...
HOW TO GETHOW TO GET YOUR TRAINING CLIENTS IN “THE ZONE” AND ENGAGED YOUR TRAINING CLIENTS IN “THE ZONE” AND ENGAGED:
By Pete McCall STRATEGIES TO KEEP CLIENTS ENGAGED A common misperception of fitness professionals is that we are merely rep counters, meaning that all we do is shuffle clients from one exercise to the next. Nothing could be further from the truth! The reality is that...