Training the endurance athlete presents a special situation for personal trainers: It’s likely that these athletes have already achieved an extremely high level of fitness before seeking out the services of a personal trainer.
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What the Heck Does Accreditation Mean?
In 2005, the International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) recommended that health club owners hire personal trainers with credentials from agencies whose certification program…
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NFPT’s Founder Ron Clark – From Injury to Personal Training Entrepreneurial Success
More than fifty years ago, a U.S. Marine was shot through the wrist while serving his country. During rehab, he discovered a passion for fitness…
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Top 10 Contraindicated Exercises
One of the many benefits of research is that we learn to fine tune exercises, so that they are not only effective, but also safe. Unfortunately, many exercise instructors do not update their knowledge; they continue to teach outdated movements that are known as contraindicated exercises.
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