Author: Andrew Gavigan

Andrew Gavigan is a recognized speaker in the fitness industry, master trainer, Creator of the mostFit Core Hammer, and serves as Director of Education for Aktiv Solutions. He is a NASM and NFPT Certified Personal Trainer and Behavioral Change Specialist and has developed comprehensive fitness and exercise programs for health club & workplace wellness facilities. Andrew’s passion centers around user engagement and human behavior.

Posts by Andrew Gavigan:

STABILITY TRAINING

Stability Training: Load vs Platform

Posted April 28th, 2025 by Andrew Gavigan

Balance and stability can be considered the foundations of fitness. Our best programs consist of proper progressions, from a long-term design perspective, and for each…

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How Fitness Clients Misjudge Future Gym Commitment

Posted April 28th, 2025 by Andrew Gavigan

Whenever we are approached by a new client, the level of motivation they have for committing to exercise is likely quite high–at that moment. But,…

PLANK PROPERLY

The Plank: Quality Over Quantity

Posted April 28th, 2025 by Andrew Gavigan

The plank is one of our most trusted tools in personal training for conditioning the muscles of the core. You can find multiple articles about…

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Benefits of Plank: Emerging Research on Strength and Immune Function

Posted April 28th, 2025 by Andrew Gavigan

Recent research has shown there to be even more benefits of plank exercise programming for fitness clients. Further research has also shown a variety of…

SUPPORTING SENIOR

Supporting Senior Clients: Cultivating a Sense of Belonging

Posted April 28th, 2025 by Andrew Gavigan

As fitness professionals, supporting senior clients with the skills and tools at our disposal is an important obligation. It is vital that we help our…

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Effect of Exercise on Cognitive Function: New Research Personal Trainers Should Know About

Posted April 28th, 2025 by Andrew Gavigan

Recent research has highlighted the many positive attributes of regular physical exercise on cognitive function. Cognitive function is defined essentially as “ the entire process…

FOAM ROLLING AND DEPRESSION

Foam Rolling and Depression: Are Stiff Muscles Linked to Major Depressive Disorder?

Posted April 28th, 2025 by Andrew Gavigan

Personal trainers wise to the relevant link between foam rolling and depression may be in a position to truly help their clients with depression. Exercise…

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Getting Hired As A Personal Trainer: Tips From Fitness Industry Leaders and Potential Employers

Posted April 28th, 2025 by Andrew Gavigan

Getting hired as a personal trainer in the fitness industry can be nerve-wracking and confusing compared to some more straight-and-narrow career paths. The process may…

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“How I Thought I’d Get Clients”: What New Personal Trainers Can Learn from the Seasoned

Posted April 28th, 2025 by Andrew Gavigan

Perhaps the most daunting aspect of starting your career as a Personal Trainer is recruiting clients. Whether you are working in a big box health…

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