We recently discussed body pH levels, how they may influence health, and how lifestyle choices and dietary influences might affect those pH levels. Commonly accepted…
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Ramon Maisonet–NFPT Personal Trainer Spotlight
Meet Ramon Maisonet, born in NYC and raised in upstate NY and also Puerto Rico where he developed a love for the beach. In his…
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Keys to a Successful Discovery Call with Fitness Clients
Every health and exercise professional has their own approach to onboarding a potential client. Some offer initial consults (free or for a nominal fee), some…
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Ergothioneine: The Mushroom’s Mighty Amino Acid
Mushrooms, members of the general class of edible fungi, enjoy popularity in global cuisine. From the exotic truffle to the ordinary white caps, mushrooms now…
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Boxing Workout for Bootcamp: The “Agility Ladder Intervals”
When running a Bootcamp, Boxing Workouts are one of my favourite types of workouts to use! They’re fun, different, a great workout, and allow your…
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CECs: Create Your Personal Training Continuing Education Map
Achieving an accredited certification in the health and fitness industry is a big deal. However, the achievement of the personal training certification is just the…
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Men’s Health and Cycling: Is There a Higher Risk of Infertility?
Mountain biking and competitive cycling, among the world’s most popular modes of exercise, carry the potential risk of male infertility and other risks to men’s…
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Avoiding Lifting Injuries
As fitness professionals, we accept the premise that most serious strength-training athletes and bodybuilders will experience injuries at some point in time. Within a 1-year…
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Enhance Landmine Training
The benefits of using a landmine and the rather simple setup of a holder and barbell allow personal trainers to employ a variety of exercises.…
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Elbow Pain and Therapy
Elbow pain and tendonitis occur more often for certain activities and occupations than for our general population. Hinging incidences are much higher for clients who…
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Everesting: The Ultimate Cycling Challenge
Since its inception, Everesting has experienced growth far beyond its creators’ wildest dreams. Now considered a worldwide sensation, cycling athletes can choose from almost 20,000…
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How to Perform Olympic Lifts: The Clean
Discovering that Olympic lifting isn’t only for Olympic competitors or elite athletes is important for well-rounded personal trainers. This category of power training can be…
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