When Can Clients Expect to See Results
Clients want to see a noticeable difference from training. That is the whole purpose, right? Sweat sessions and sore muscles must account for something significant. When should they expect to see results? It is a reasonable question. The answer varies based on many things. Someone who hasn’t exercised in years can’t expect overnight success. In […]
Using the Wall
Whether you’re training in a client’s home, a gym, or your own home gym, take advantage of the wall. A wall provides the space for stability and is readily available. Using the wall is an excellent way to use what you have. Beginners benefit from wall support as they build strength and confidence. More advanced […]
Combatting February Backslide: Keeping Your Clients Engaged
The January resolutioners are out in full gym force for about a month or so. As February arrives in full winter mode, many gym-goers and clients fall off their health and fitness goals. While percentages vary based on the year, as many as 80% of health and exercise resolutions fail by February. You see it […]
Helping Clients Find a Workout to LOVE
Valentine’s Day rolls around, allowing us as trainers the opportunity to guide clients to focus on loving exercise. This might seem like a big hurdle, but it is possible for clients to find a workout they love. How can we help? Provide Variety Offer a variety of workout options. No one likes doing the same […]
Functional Training: Why Your Clients Need It
Functional training enables clients to do daily tasks more easily. It involves strength training utilizing more than one muscle group through compound exercises and, oftentimes, plyometrics. Like a well-oiled machine, this approach to training helps a body move more efficiently. Functional Daily Activities In a given day, our movements might include pushing, pulling, stepping up, […]
Mobility Training
Mobility training assists clients with stability, active and passive range of motion, and strength. There are many benefits and outcomes rolled into this type of training. In the fitness world, mobility is defined as a joint’s active range of motion before encountering tissue restriction. This is certainly rooted in optimal movement, and training it can […]
Post-Pandemic Gym Modification Rundown
For our clients who have experience working out in fitness centers pre-pandemic, they will likely see modifications since the pandemic. Trainers can assist clients with navigating through these new changes. During the pandemic, most gyms closed temporarily or, unfortunately for many, permanently. As the doors have started opening on those who had temporary closings, things […]
The Versatile Stability Ball
The stability ball, also known as a Swiss ball, physio ball, balance ball, or even Yoga ball, is a versatile piece of exercise equipment. While most gyms have a supply of them, it’s handy to have one at home. To be sure clients purchase the right type, there are a few things trainers can mention […]
Murph Challenge Modifications
The Murph Challenge is a tough workout with lots of possibilities. Right now it’s popular in the fitness community, but it’s not something for the faint of heart. Performing this series of exercises requires strength, endurance, and determination to accomplish it. It might be beyond your client’s abilities, but there are ways to modify the […]
Looped Resistance Band Workouts: Going Handle-Free
There are lots of types of exercise bands on the market. The tubed variety with handles offer many options, but plenty can be done with the flat, looped resistance bands as well. They offer unlimited options for storage, working out, and adding variety to exercise routines. Read on for endless ideas to use looped resistance […]