“Low T”: Not Solely a Male Problem
Women, not just men, can suffer ill effects from depressed testosterone levels, also known as “Low T” syndrome. Gender equality has long been at the epicenter of many societal debates, it now appears as if the human body itself is sending us a message in regard to hormone regulation. Mother Nature’s Gender Bias The hormone […]
Changing Your Mind About Fitness: The Benefits of Meditation on Exercise
Approaching exercise solely from a physical perspective without exploring the benefits of meditation and mindfulness may be leaving out a key element that may surprise both you and your clients. Research has demonstrated that regular meditation practice can create lasting positive changes in brain activity, mood and regulate stress hormones. Let’s get mindful about fitness! If […]
Medication and Exercise: Interactions and Implications
Millions of Americans currently take prescribed medications to manage various chronic conditions making it imperative for personal trainers to understand the side effects of medication and exercise implications to guide our clients safely and effectively. According to data released in 2012 by the National Center for Health Statistics, 30% of adults ages 65 and older […]
Training the Diabetic Client
The effects of diabetes may be ameliorated by a well-designed exercise program, giving personal trainers an opportunity to do more for these clients than improving their fitness. By learning how to tailor programs to meet a diabetic’s needs, we can enhance quality of life and help effect changes in various health outcomes. Diabetes is a […]
Are Water Alternatives Healthy?
With so many varieties of hydration available on store shelves today, how do we determine if alternative water products are healthy or not? Are some of them even water at all? Let’s explore the different options and find out what’s really in these “healthy” water alternatives. Going Cuckoo for Coconuts? Today’s wellness-conscious consumer faces a […]
Fitness Fights Age-Related Cognitive Decline
Exercise is known to have numerous neuroprotective and cognitive benefits, affecting domains from memory to learning processes. In a society where one new case of age-related dementia is detected every four seconds and scientists predict that over 115 million individuals worldwide will suffer from some form of cognitive decline in 30 years, fitness professionals are […]
Tips On Falling Safely And Injury-Free
There are valuable tools a personal trainer can add to a client’s repertoire that will improve overall functionality and resiliency, among which falling safely is one of the most useful, especially for an aging population. Serious falls begin so innocently: you take the family dog for a walk and trip on a fallen branch; you […]
Symbiosis of Maximizing Size and Strength
Growing muscles and gaining strength are not necessarily achieved by the same means. Strength is the foundation of everyday acts of athleticism, as well as all fitness-related activities and technical skills. Muscle Size is often highly acclaimed and desired, especially by more advanced lifters and clients. Can trainers meet both goals building size and strength […]
Training Young Athletes: What Personal Trainers Should Know
Personal trainers working with young athletes can strongly influence whether or not the child’s future gets monopolized by training and competing, literally defining his or her formative years. The knowledge base of the coach, as well as his or her approach and experiences, are of utmost importance to ensure a young athlete receives the training […]
Competitive Nutrition For Women’s Figure, Physique, and Bodybuilding
Pre-competition nutrition programs are designed to help an individual drop fat without compromising lean muscle. The subtleties between meal plans depend to a certain extent on the division in which your competitive personal training client selects. Understanding the differences involved in competitive nutrition can help you better prepare your client for a winning experience! Selecting […]