“Low-T”? There’s a workout for that!
Testosterone, a hormone made by the testicles, functions primarily to fuel a male’s sex drive as well as his overall physique. In addition, testosterone encourages the development of lean muscle mass and bone density. Finding natural ways to boost its production could definitely prove worthwhile for clients suffering from “Low-T”. Read on to discover how […]
Can Exercise Help Peripheral Neuropathy?
The right exercises can be a catalyst for regaining motor control in clients sidelined with neuropathic pain. Negotiating with peripheral neuropathy when personal training has its challenges, but you can make movement possible again. Peripheral neuropathy is a widespread and potentially incapacitating pathological condition that encompasses over 100 different forms of nerve damage. An estimated […]
Cautioning Clients Against Comparisons
When a personal training client tries to hold herself to unrealistic standards, the result will not be a satisfactory outcome. Comparing to others ends up with the client chastising herself for not working hard enough. Our job is to offer her a new and more positive perspective on the true self she is probably overlooking. […]
Fitness Benefits of Boxing
Boxing is an excellent way to burn calories, get in shape and have fun. Boxing trains both the brain and body, while enhancing the connection between the two. The sport of boxing has attracted a steadily growing fan base in hundreds of gyms throughout the United States and abroad despite its unseemly association with bruised […]
Find Out If Your Clients Are Taking These Six Medications
The side effects of certain medications alter a client’s ability to perform. Even unsuspecting medicationss like aspirin, birth control, and cholesterol. Being aware of what your client is taking and the possible impact on training is part of your role as a personal trainer. Millions of Americans currently take prescribed medications in an attempt to […]
Anemia and Exercise: Pumping Iron or Depleting It?
Understanding the correlation between anemia and exercise is important for personal trainers to grasp before working with an anemic client. Anemia is the term used to describe a condition in which the body produces fewer red blood cells than normal, rendering it unable to meet daily demands. The Role of Iron The human body has […]
Incontinent Fitness Clients Can Reclaim Their Active Lifestyles
Some of your clients might suffer quietly from incontinence. It’s an issue about which clients often hesitate to speak and it affects more people than we realize. Tactfully bringing up this condition so you can work with it during exercise programming efforts will set you apart as a fitness professional. An individual may present with […]
Time Restricted Eating and Autophagy
“The best of all medicines is resting and fasting.” – Benjamin Franklin What if there was a way to achieve better health while doing “nothing”? Perhaps Ben Franklin had it right all those years ago. We all get caught up in “being a verb”, especially in our profession. Every day we encourage clients to do more: train […]
Understanding The Dangers of Carbonated Beverages
Are your client’s bubbles getting them into trouble? Carbonated beverages remain the single most significant source of calories in the American diet. Since most soft drinks offer little, if any, nutritional benefit, they fit perfectly under the heading of “empty calories”. How does carbonation affect workouts and weight loss? Clients often ask us about the […]
Seizure Safety: Exercise and the Epileptic Client
Exercise can benefit the epileptic client. Over 2.5 million Americans are currently living with epilepsy and need exercise just like everyone else. Epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by frequent seizures, believed to originate from abnormal spurts of electrical activity in the brain. While the majority of cases have unknown etiology, epilepsy can be brought on […]