Does Exercise Help Restless Leg Syndrome?
The right exercise at the right time can make a difference for clients suffering from RLS. “Purposeful movement” is typically seen as a healthy endeavor, but erratic restless movement can be less than desirable. Restless Leg Syndrome, or RLS, is considered to be a sleep disorder, although its discomfort and outright pain make sleep nearly […]
Exercise and Your Immune System
Your “healthy” exercise program might be ruining your immune system. If you or your clients have been consistently feeling exhausted and drained after workouts or suffering too many colds this season, consider this. Exercise has often been touted as the best medicine for a multitude of ailments. In the correct amount, it can be beneficial; […]
How to Break Client’s Momentum in Strength Training
“Cheating” with momentum while strength training may feel appropriate in the moment, but ultimately you are only cheating yourself out of long-term gains. As personal trainers, we have the opportunity to bear witness to any number of inappropriate and potentially dangerous weightlifting practices during a typical day at the gym. Consider for a moment the frequency […]
Women and Weightlifting: The Good, The Bad, and the Truth
Knowing how to approach women and weightlifting can be viewed as a niche skillset in the fitness industry. Many women still fear building “muscle” when discussing goals with their personal trainer. While perceptions do seem to be changing for the better, many women are still terrified by the common misconception that lifting weights will make […]
Training Clients With Down Syndrome: A Mutually Rewarding Experience
Inclusion programs offered at gyms and community centers nationwide are gaining recognition as successful tools of empowerment for individuals with special needs. Down Syndrome, or Trisomy 21, is a condition in which the body has created an extra copy of the 21st chromosome. It is the most common form of mental retardation, affecting nearly 400,000 […]
Does Strength Training Pair Well With Concurrent Conditioning?
Ideally, strength training and conditioning are done on separate days to maximize strength capacity, but if they must be squeezed in together there is a methodology to consider. “I have plenty of time in my schedule to exercise”…said nobody, EVER!!! How, then, does one optimize both conditioning and strength training in an efficient manner? Let’s […]
Should Personal Trainers Recommend BCAA’s to Their Clients?
Have the “Protein Police” been dethroned by the Ace of Amino Acids, BCAA’s? The functioning and cultivating of skeletal muscle lies at the core of our profession. As trainers, we tend to focus on aesthetics and health when working with clients, since these seem to be among the most prevalent reasons individuals give for coming […]
How Neuro Linguistic Programming Can Help Personal Training Clients
Personal trainers can help clients reprogram their thinking and realize their fitness goals. Without a change in thought patterns, behavior doesn’t change. Neuro-linguistic programming is a way to accomplish this. Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) provides a model of change that can help clients find success in their quest to conquer the mental aspect of fitness. […]
12 Questions New Clients Ask Personal Trainers
In an effort to gain a client’s confidence, we need to be prepared for just about any question new clients ask personal trainers that are thrown our way. Here are some interesting yet reasonable questions that new clients may ask. Surprisingly, they have more to do with the cerebral side of training than the somatic […]
Avoid Striking Out – Fueling Properly For Baseball
Help your weekend-warrior children fuel sufficiently for baseball. Kids have plenty of energy, but we can boost their performance with the right pre-game prep in the kitchen. Meeting the Demands of Outdoor Sports Spring and summer signal the beginning of homework-free fun activities for many children and teens. Whether your young ones spend time at […]