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TIPS FOR HIP MOBILITY: EXERCISES FOR FLEXIBILITY & PERFORMANCE

TIPS FOR HIP MOBILITY: EXERCISES FOR FLEXIBILITY & PERFORMANCE

By Dana Bender Are you prioritizing mobility enhancement in your current fitness and performance goals? With summertime in full swing, it’s the ideal opportunity to conduct a mid-year evaluation of your physical tightness and mobility – especially in your hips....
HOW MANY CALORIES SHOULD I BURN DURING A WORKOUT?

HOW MANY CALORIES SHOULD I BURN DURING A WORKOUT?

By Shana VerstegenMar 3, 2023 The calorie (otherwise known as food calorie, dietary calorie, or kilogram calorie) is defined as the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of one kilogram of water by one degree Celsius.  This unit measure of energy is a hot...
TOP 5 REASONS TO BECOME A PERSONAL TRAINER

TOP 5 REASONS TO BECOME A PERSONAL TRAINER

Kinsey Mahaffey Stay Updated with NASM! Passion and purpose collide when a fitness enthusiast makes the decision to become a Certified Personal Trainer. How would you like to get paid to do what you love? If fitness is your passion and you have a desire to help others...
TOP 5 REASONS TO BECOME A PERSONAL TRAINER

TOP 5 REASONS TO BECOME A PERSONAL TRAINER

KINSEY MAHAFFEY STAY UPDATED WITH NASM! Passion and purpose collide when a fitness enthusiast makes the decision to become a Certified Personal Trainer. How would you like to get paid to do what you love? If fitness is your passion and you have the desire to help...
Personal Training FAQs

Personal Training FAQs

Kinsey Mahaffey Stay Updated with NASM! Whether you’ve been working out for years or worked out a day in your life, hiring a certified personal trainer (CPT) could be exactly what you need to help you reach your goals and take your fitness to the next level.To help...
BACK TO BASICS: PERSONAL TRAINER FAQS

BACK TO BASICS: PERSONAL TRAINER FAQS

BACK TO BASICS: PERSONAL TRAINER FAQS Nicole Golden Stay Updated with NASM! While many believe the only function of a Certified Personal Trainer is to help clients lose weight and get six-pack abs, the true job of a trainer is to fix movement dysfunction and help your...
Wellness Coach vs. Life Coach: What’s the Difference?

Wellness Coach vs. Life Coach: What’s the Difference?

Darlene Marshall Stay Updated with NASM! The International Coaching Federation (ICF) estimates that in 2023 there will be 93,000 certified health and fitness coaches worldwide. Chances are you’ve encountered coaches with many niches including wellness, career,...

WELLNESS COACH VS. LIFE COACH: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?

The International Coaching Federation (ICF) estimates that in 2023 there will be 93,000 certified health and fitness coaches worldwide. Chances are you’ve encountered coaches with many niches including wellness, career, relationship, and executive coaches. When...
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT INTRA-WORKOUT SUPPLEMENTS

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT INTRA-WORKOUT SUPPLEMENTS

Andre Adams Stay Updated with NASM! With all of the information and supplements in the fitness and wellness industry, it can be very overwhelming trying to decide what the best pre-, intra-, and post-workout supplementation is based on your specific goals.In this blog...
How to Personalize Your Bodybuilding Workouts to Your Goals

How to Personalize Your Bodybuilding Workouts to Your Goals

Andre Adams Are you interested in personalizing a bodybuilding workout to meet your goals, but not sure where to start? One recommendation for people working to achieve a specific aesthetic physique goal is to get more strategic with training and nutrition to force...
THE 10 BEST UPPER BACK EXERCISES TO BUILD STRENGTH AND MOBILITY

THE 10 BEST UPPER BACK EXERCISES TO BUILD STRENGTH AND MOBILITY

By Stephanie Warwick Your upper back is one of the most important parts of your body. The muscle groups in this area are primarily responsible for keeping you upright because they work against the core. Without a strong upper back, not only will your posture be...
RESISTANCE TRAINING FOR WEIGHT LOSS

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...
HOW TO KEEP YOUR BODYBUILDING CLIENTS ACCOUNTABLE

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?

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...
HERE ARE THE TOP FITNESS TRENDS FOR 2023

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

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...
THE BENEFITS OF CIRCUIT TRAINING

THE BENEFITS OF CIRCUIT TRAINING

By JACQUELINE KAMINSKI New year, new you! With that fresh mentality to set new intentions and new goals, finally committing to a long-term fitness plan might be high up on your list. But with all those other goals on your list, you may find yourself crunched for time,...
YBell Unique Exercises

YBell Unique Exercises

Posted by Casey Stenehjem The YBell’s award-winning multiple-handle design allows you to perform novel exercises and complexes that aren’t possible with traditional fitness equipment.   3 Unique Exercises You Can Only Perform With YBells Maybe you’ve had a...
MUSCLE PAIN: CAUSES, STRETCHES, AND STRENGTH EXERCISES

MUSCLE PAIN: CAUSES, STRETCHES, AND STRENGTH EXERCISES

By Kinsey Mahaffey Stay Updated with NASM! Most people experience some type of muscle pain at some point in their lives. 60-85% of the population has had some type of nonspecific muscle pain in their back at some point in their lives (Krismer and van Tulder 2007).Even...
How to Craft Creative HIIT Classes for Group Fitness

How to Craft Creative HIIT Classes for Group Fitness

Posted by Lynne Skilton-Hayes High-intensity interval training (HIIT) continues to be a staple in group fitness classes. A high-intensity bout of work followed by a short rest period, repeated several times, gets results—and everyone likes results! How can you take...
BEST TONING EXERCISES FOR WOMEN

BEST TONING EXERCISES FOR WOMEN

By Kinsey Mahaffey Stay Updated with NASM! For people who say they want to “get toned,” it might be more apt to say that they are generally referring to wanting to decrease body fat and increase muscle mass to improve the visibility of their muscles for a more fit and...
ON THE ROAD: TRAVEL MEAL PLANNING FOR BODYBUILDERS

ON THE ROAD: TRAVEL MEAL PLANNING FOR BODYBUILDERS

By ANDRE ADAMS Have you ever wondered how top bodybuilders manage to hit their macros and meal prep while travelling? Whether you’re a fitness professional or just trying to stay on track with your weight management goals, here are some helpful tips to keep you on...
HOW HARD GAINERS CAN ADD SIZE AND WEIGHT

HOW HARD GAINERS CAN ADD SIZE AND WEIGHT

BY Nicole Golden There is little doubt that human bodies come in different shapes and sizes. Although all humans can stimulate muscle hypertrophy, genetic predisposition most certainly plays a role in how fast an individual gains muscle, how strong they can become,...
BODYBUILDING COMPETITION DIVISIONS FOR MEN AND WOMEN EXPLAINED

BODYBUILDING COMPETITION DIVISIONS FOR MEN AND WOMEN EXPLAINED

By Andre Adams If you are an active bodybuilding competitor, prep coach, or thinking about getting involved in the sport then this blog is for you! We recently introduced the many divisions in the world of bodybuilding and physique competition in a previous blog, and...
GETTING BODYBUILDING CLIENTS COMPETITION READY

GETTING BODYBUILDING CLIENTS COMPETITION READY

By ANDRE ADAMS The fitness industry is exploding, and it has become common for the average gym-goer or enthusiast to consider stepping on stage in a physique competition. Many people begin with a transformational weight loss goal or to build muscle, and ultimately...
BATTLE TESTED: BEGINNER-FRIENDLY BATTLE ROPES WORKOUTS

BATTLE TESTED: BEGINNER-FRIENDLY BATTLE ROPES WORKOUTS

By JESSE GRUND Ropes have been an integral part of the advancement of human history, as both a tool and a way to amplify human strength. Some historians trace the history of ropes to predating bronze, clay, steel, and iron. While it has existed as a tool implemented...
Best Muscle-Building Supplements for Women

Best Muscle-Building Supplements for Women

By JACQUELINE KAMINSKI Muscles aren’t just for men! Women need muscle too… and ladies, while you may not want muscles as big as men (or maybe you do), I think most women can agree it seems like everything on the market is geared to helping men build muscle, not women!...
POWERLIFTING FOR WOMEN – STRATEGIES FOR LIFTING SUCCESS

POWERLIFTING FOR WOMEN – STRATEGIES FOR LIFTING SUCCESS

By KINSEY MAHAFFEY Powerlifting isn’t just “for the boys” anymore, and we couldn’t be more excited. Today, it’s more common to see women throwing around some serious weight in sports like CrossFit or in social media posts on the internet. As a result, many women are...
HOW TO GET BETTER AT PULL-UPS: A HANDY GUIDE

HOW TO GET BETTER AT PULL-UPS: A HANDY GUIDE

By KINSEY MAHAFFEY Back in 5th grade, I remember watching a classmate knock out 13 pull-ups during the President’s Fitness Test. She made it look so effortless that I thought, “This should be easy!” Right? Wrong. I was shocked when I couldn’t even do ONE pull-up. What...
DYNAMIC STRETCHING DEMONSTRATED: WORKOUTS, EXERCISES, AND EXAMPLES

DYNAMIC STRETCHING DEMONSTRATED: WORKOUTS, EXERCISES, AND EXAMPLES

By CHRIS FREDERICK In a previous blog that compared static vs dynamic stretching, the NASM OPT model delineates what type of stretching is used at specific levels of training clients. This is especially important to know if you’re a Stretching and Flexibility...
USING THE NASM OPT™ MODEL FOR WEIGHT LOSS

USING THE NASM OPT™ MODEL FOR WEIGHT LOSS

By RICK RICHEY, MS 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....
HOW TO PERFORM AN OVERHEAD SQUAT ASSESSMENT (OSA)

HOW TO PERFORM AN OVERHEAD SQUAT ASSESSMENT (OSA)

As a CPT, in order to develop a solid program for clients, you must first take them through a complete assessment battery.  The information you collect from initial consulations, flexibility, strength, performance, postural and cardiovascular testing of clients will...
How to Design Successful Group Exercise Classes

How to Design Successful Group Exercise Classes

Teaching group exercise classes is one of the most challenging skills in the fitness industry. Whether teaching in a club, studio or outdoors, you need to be prepared for anything. The goal is to reduce the number of challenges in running classes and to provide a...
NUTRITION COACH/NUTRITIONIST VS. DIETITIAN: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?

NUTRITION COACH/NUTRITIONIST VS. DIETITIAN: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?

By JACQUELINE KAMINSKI When you’re not an expert in a particular subject, you often seek out someone who is. However, when it comes to food and nutrition it seems like EVERYONE is an expert. Between social media, various fad diet blogs, and the self-proclaimed “health...
MUSCULAR HYPERTROPHY: BACK TO THE BASICS

MUSCULAR HYPERTROPHY: BACK TO THE BASICS

By ANDRE ADAMS If you’re looking for an exercise program to help you effectively build mass, you may be looking for something to do with hypertrophy training. Similar to classic strength training, the goals of hypertrophy are different. One focuses on building...
WALL SITS: HELPFUL TIPS AND BENEFITS

WALL SITS: HELPFUL TIPS AND BENEFITS

By When I was a student-athlete, wall sits were frequently used as a “character-building” exercise for the whole team. Character-building exercises were typically exercises that required perseverance and grit to push through to the end, thus building our character. As...
How to Thrive as an Introverted Fitness Instructor

How to Thrive as an Introverted Fitness Instructor

by Shelley Dawson When you arrive at your next group fitness class and see your favourite instructor standing at the front of the room with a bright smile and inviting eyes, do you ever think to yourself, “I could never do that?! They are made for this! They are...
REPS IN RESERVE (RIR): WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

REPS IN RESERVE (RIR): WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

By KINSEY MAHAFFEY Most lifters are familiar with calculating percentages of their 1 Rep Max (aka, 1RM, the maximum amount of weight that you can lift for 1 repetition of an exercise) to choose the appropriate weight for an exercise based on their desired intensity...
ONLINE PERSONAL TRAINING: LEARN HOW TO BUILD YOUR BUSINESS

ONLINE PERSONAL TRAINING: LEARN HOW TO BUILD YOUR BUSINESS

ByKERIDON MCMAHON Online personal training is now more relevant than ever. With the vast array of technological options and virtual training applications available, you can pivot to an online personal training business in a few relatively easy steps. This guide will...
Leangains: The Best Intermittent Fasting For Gaining Muscle?

Leangains: The Best Intermittent Fasting For Gaining Muscle?

Written by Nick English Labelled as “The Birthplace of Intermittent Fasting,” we know that such titles are often exaggerated on the internet, but Lean gains have a claim to the throne. This is where the popular 16/8 fasting method started for strength athletes....
WHAT TO EAT BEFORE A WORKOUT: PREWORKOUT NUTRITION TIPS

WHAT TO EAT BEFORE A WORKOUT: PREWORKOUT NUTRITION TIPS

By JACQUELINE KAMINSKI When you’re on the way to the gym, what’s the best snack to grab? A granola bar? An apple? What about a sandwich? So many possibilities to choose from, but what’s the best option? Well, much of that will largely depend on the...
10 EFFECTIVE SHOULDER PAIN EXERCISES: CORRECT YOUR SHOULDER TODAY!

10 EFFECTIVE SHOULDER PAIN EXERCISES: CORRECT YOUR SHOULDER TODAY!

By Nicole Golden Shoulder pain, prior injury, or overall dysfunction is a very common problem in both the athletic and general populations in a personal training practice. A complaint of shoulder pain occurs in 16 to 26 per cent of adults and is the third most common...
PREVENTING STRESS-RELATED WEIGHT GAIN: 4 STRATEGIES YOU SHOULD TRY!

PREVENTING STRESS-RELATED WEIGHT GAIN: 4 STRATEGIES YOU SHOULD TRY!

By Nicole Golden Many adults, especially those between the ages of 20 and 50, report high levels of psychological stress. Many of us are constantly over-scheduled, over-committed, overworked, and fail to spend adequate time on self-care. Stone et al. (2017) found...
PLYOMETRICS: DEVELOPING POWER WITH PLYOMETRIC EXERCISES

PLYOMETRICS: DEVELOPING POWER WITH PLYOMETRIC EXERCISES

By Chris Ecklund 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? Or who want to increase their explosive strength? What about clients seeking to improve general...
SPORTS INJURIES: THEIR PREVENTION & TREATMENT

SPORTS INJURIES: THEIR PREVENTION & TREATMENT

By Nicole Golden There is nothing quite like the disappointment of excitedly starting an exercise program, preparing for a new season of your favourite sport, or attempting a personal record (PR) only to find yourself injured and on the sidelines. It can also be very...
HOW TO INCREASE YOUR BENCH PRESS MAX: THE BEST WAYS TO BENCH MORE

HOW TO INCREASE YOUR BENCH PRESS MAX: THE BEST WAYS TO BENCH MORE

By KINSEY MAHAFFEY Whether you’re competing against others, or just competing against yourself, increasing your bench press max (the maximum weight that you can bench press in a single repetition) takes intentional effort. This article provides practical advice to...
SPORTS NUTRITION GUIDE: GAINING AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE FIELD

SPORTS NUTRITION GUIDE: GAINING AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE FIELD

By JACQUELINE KAMINSKI Ever wonder about the various fields you could work in if you were to pursue a nutrition degree or certification? The extent of your options is much larger than you imagined. You could apply to work in hospitals or home care settings, work...
WHAT IS A KETOGENIC DIET AND HOW DO YOU FOLLOW IT?

WHAT IS A KETOGENIC DIET AND HOW DO YOU FOLLOW IT?

By Brad Dieter Over the last several decades, we have seen a rise in the popularity of low-carbohydrate diets. These diets have ranged from just low-carb diets to ketogenic diets to even zero carb diets (e.g., The Carnivore Diet). These dietary approaches have become...
DROP SETS FOR GAINS: WHY THIS LIFTING FORMAT WORKS

DROP SETS FOR GAINS: WHY THIS LIFTING FORMAT WORKS

By KINSEY MAHAFFEY Strength training research points to the importance of training to muscle failure to maximize exercise-induced muscle hypertrophy (Willardson 2007). Many gym-goers use a standard horizontal load system, also known as a straight-set, to reach this...
USING STAGE TRAINING TO IMPROVE CARDIORESPIRATORY ENDURANCE

USING STAGE TRAINING TO IMPROVE CARDIORESPIRATORY ENDURANCE

By Brian Sutton Of the various components that comprise a client’s total physical fitness program, cardiorespiratory endurance is probably the most misunderstood and underrated. In order to understand how to perform cardiorespiratory training in the most effective and...
PERIPHERAL HEART ACTION TRAINING

PERIPHERAL HEART ACTION TRAINING

By The National Academy of Sports Science (NASM) We know that weight loss or body fat reduction is largely based on a numbers game. And “working out” is a way of controlling the numbers (fewer calories in, more calories out and weight loss can be achieved). This is...
THE TALK TEST: AN UNDERRATED FITNESS TOOL FOR PERSONAL TRAINERS

THE TALK TEST: AN UNDERRATED FITNESS TOOL FOR PERSONAL TRAINERS

By KINSEY MAHAFFEY There are endless tech options available when it comes to tracking intensity levels during a workout, but technology sometimes requires a learning curve, and it can be expensive. While these products do provide tons of helpful information for...
DYNAMIC WARMUPS FOR ATHLETES: EXERCISES FOR SPORTS PERFORMANCE

DYNAMIC WARMUPS FOR ATHLETES: EXERCISES FOR SPORTS PERFORMANCE

By KINSEY MAHAFFEY Whether you’re preparing for an athletic competition or a weekend pick-up game, the way that you prepare your body for training or competition can make or break your performance. While it’s tempting to just jump into play after a couple...
PLYOMETRICS: DEVELOPING POWER IN EVERYDAY ATHLETES

PLYOMETRICS: DEVELOPING POWER IN EVERYDAY ATHLETES

By CHRIS ECKLUND, MA, NASM-PES, CSCS, USAW, TPI WHAT IS PLYOMETRICS? We define plyometric training as a quick, powerful movement involving a system of reactive exercises and an eccentric contraction, followed immediately by an explosive concentric contraction. (1, 2)...
NASM GUIDE TO PUSH-UPS (PART 2): GETTING BETTER AT PUSH-UPS

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

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...
PHASE 4 OF THE OPT™ MODEL: MAXIMAL STRENGTH TRAINING:

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...
WHAT IS MUSCLE ACTION? CONCENTRIC, ECCENTRIC, AND ISOMETRIC MUSCLES:

WHAT IS MUSCLE ACTION? CONCENTRIC, ECCENTRIC, AND ISOMETRIC MUSCLES:

By Mel Siff The process of muscle contraction is central to all fitness, strength and sports training, yet there are many aspects of this apparently well-known phenomenon that are not adequately understood even at a more popular level. For a start, even though muscles...
ATHLETE RECOVERY TECHNIQUES TO ACHIEVE PEAK PERFORMANCE:

ATHLETE RECOVERY TECHNIQUES TO ACHIEVE PEAK PERFORMANCE:

By DR. ALLISON BRAGER Newton had it right all along: For every action, there is [indeed] a reaction. In 2021 this means that however hard we work towards our fitness goals, wellness goals, and professional goals, we must work that hard or harder towards recovery.I...
OPT™ MODEL PHASE 5: POWER TRAINING:

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:

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...
WHAT IS PELVIC TILT & HOW DO YOU FIX IT?:

WHAT IS PELVIC TILT & HOW DO YOU FIX IT?:

By KINSEY MAHAFFEY If you’ve worked out with a personal trainer or in a group fitness class, you may have heard the term ‘pelvic tilt’. A fitness professional may have even told you that you have a pelvic tilt, but what does that mean? Many people may be unfamiliar...
AN EXPLANATION OF THE 2ND PHASE OF THE OPT™ MODEL:

AN EXPLANATION OF THE 2ND PHASE OF THE OPT™ MODEL:

By NASM Continuing our discussion of the different phases of training from the Optimum Performance Training (OPT) Model, next, we will be covering Phase 2 of the OPT Model titled Strength Endurance Training. This phase acts as a bridge between our focus on...
DYNAMIC STRETCHING DEMONSTRATED: WORKOUTS, EXERCISES, AND EXAMPLES:

DYNAMIC STRETCHING DEMONSTRATED: WORKOUTS, EXERCISES, AND EXAMPLES:

By Chris Frederick In a previous blog that compared static vs dynamic stretching, the NASM OPT model delineates what type of stretching is used at specific levels of training clients. This is especially important to know if you’re a Stretching and Flexibility...
LACTIC ACID BUILDUP IN MUSCLES: WHAT IS IT & HOW TO GET RID OF IT:

LACTIC ACID BUILDUP IN MUSCLES: WHAT IS IT & HOW TO GET RID OF IT:

By KINSEY MAHAFFEY I have vivid memories of joining my dad as he laid on the ground with his legs elevated after a long run or intense biking session. “What are you doing, dad?” I asked as I wiggled in next to him to copy what he was doing. “Gotta get the lactic acid...
PROGRESSIVE OVERLOAD EXPLAINED: GROW MUSCLE & STRENGTH TODAY

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:

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...
WEIGHT LIFTING FOR WEIGHT LOSS: WHICH EXERCISES & WORKOUTS ARE BEST?:

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...
FIVE WAYS TO GET YOUR CLIENTS TO LISTEN TO YOU!:

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...
CIRCUIT TRAINING – EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW:

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:

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 PERFORM A STANDARD PLANK WITH 4 VARIATIONS:

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...
WEIGHT-LIFTING FOR WOMEN: WHY WOMEN SHOULD LIFT:

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:

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:

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...
5 WAYS TO ENHANCE YOUR HEALTHSPAN

5 WAYS TO ENHANCE YOUR HEALTHSPAN

By Sam Arnold Throughout the pandemic, you have likely spent more time at home by yourself than you ever expected or wanted to. You almost certainly have needed a lift at one time or another. Given all the discussion of precautions, illness, and death, you may have...
CORRECTIVE EXERCISE & EFFECTIVE MINDSETS IN FIGHT SPORTS

CORRECTIVE EXERCISE & EFFECTIVE MINDSETS IN FIGHT SPORTS

With Rick Richey Host Rick Richey chats with Toni Ricci about the effectiveness of corrective exercise for professional fighters. Moving beyond that, he also explains how recovery, sleep, mindset, and more affect the overall preparedness of those who compete in fight...
A 9-EXERCISE BODY-WEIGHT WORKOUT

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...
FOAM ROLLING: APPLYING THE TECHNIQUE OF SELF-MYOFASCIAL RELEASE

FOAM ROLLING: APPLYING THE TECHNIQUE OF SELF-MYOFASCIAL RELEASE

By Stacey Penny Foam rolling is a self-myofascial release (SMR) stretching technique that has been embraced throughout the fitness industry. This effective and simple to do technique delivers positive, feel good results. Foam rollers have become easily accessible,...
OVERTRAINING: WHAT IT IS AND HOW TO IDENTIFY IT

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.”...