What I Wish I’d Known Before I Entered the Industry 10+ Years Ago
Entering the fitness industry can be both exciting and rewarding, but there are a few things I wish I’d known beforehand. The main thing is that even though it’s a passion, it takes energy, drive, consistency, and perseverance to be successful. Also, it’s a lot of fun if you pair with the right people and […]
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and Recovery for Athletes
Personal trainers should be well-versed in all cutting-edge treatments related to recovery and general health, especially when such treatments can be utilized by athletes or fitness clients. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, or HBOT, is one such treatment that is becoming more widely utilized and available to the general public. What is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy? HBOT is […]
Fat vs CHO vs PRO
The Macronutrient, Fat tends to get a bad rap. One of the main reasons for this is because 1g Fat =9 calories whereas 1g of Carbohydrate (CHO) = 4 calories and 1 g of Protein (PRO) = 4 calories, respectively. As you can se, energetically, fat packs a greater punch. So in the case of […]
Cholesterol: What It Is and How Aerobic Exercise Affects It
While leading an active life is beneficial to overall health, aerobic exercise specifically helps the human body to maintain a healthy cholesterol profile. Before getting into the details of how and why let’s cover some basics about cholesterol that personal trainers should know. What is Cholesterol? Cholesterol is a waxy substance that’s made in […]
How Introverts Can Be Successful Personal Trainers
If you’re considering a career as a personal trainer but are worried your introversion might interfere with your success, the following will hopefully assuage your fears and increase your confidence moving forward as you pursue your path as a fitness professional. Read on to find out how introverts can embrace their natural inclinations and personality, […]
Blood Pressure and Personal Training Clients: Why We Should Measure It and How
As a certified personal trainer, you may be expected to take blood pressure readings of new clients during an initial assessment. If you have a private studio or work as an independent contractor and you haven’t been taking blood pressure readings with new clients, you may want to strongly consider including this measurement in your […]
Hormesis: The Phenomenon that Promises Personal Training Success 100% of the Time
Personal trainers are much more than just rep-counters. We are tasked with helping motivate people to become healthier and to adopt lifestyles that improve their quality of life. It would be foolish to leave psychological and behavioral variables out of this endeavor. Hormesis is one of those variables that most trainers may never have heard […]
Benefits of Low-Impact Exercise
Low-impact exercises are physical activities that minimize stress on the joints while still providing cardiovascular, strength, and flexibility benefits (Tse et al., 2015). What is Low-Impact Exercise? Low-impact exercise is any physical activity that puts minimal stress on your joints. It’s gentler on the body compared to high-impact exercises (like running or jumping), making it […]
Using Proprioception Exercises to Improve Balance and Coordination
What is Proprioception? Proprioception is the body’s ability to sense its movement, position, and orientation in space without having to rely on visual input. It comes from sensory receptors located in muscles, joints, and tendons, which provide feedback to the brain about the position and motion of different body parts. For example, when your eyes […]