The squat is arguably the most ubiquitous and programmed exercise in the personal trainer’s toolbox. This article will discuss fundamental squat technique, not a specific…
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Osteoporosis: What Personal Trainers Need to Know
Osteoporosis is a bone disease characterized by micro-architectural deterioration of bone tissue and loss of bone mass. It affects 13.4 million people aged 50 and…
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Blood Clots and Anticoagulants: Training Clients on Blood Thinners
As personal trainers, our training renders us well-versed in the subtleties of tweaking clients’ workouts to accommodate a variety of chronic health issues, of which…
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15 Fitness Challenge Ideas
If you’re looking for fitness challenge ideas, start by knowing a good fitness challenge is one that has a clear starting and ending point with…
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The NFPT Blog is Moving! (Re)Introducing PersonalTrainerToday.com
If you’re an NFPT-certified personal trainer, hopefully this is not the first time you’re reading a published blog article! Chances are you’ve utilized NFPT’s totally…
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Wind Sprints: How to Effectively Train Personal Training Clients for Speed
Wind sprints have secured a prominent place among today’s vast array of personal training options. Consisting of a series of top-speed running spurts, followed by…
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The Value of Becoming a Certified Personal Trainer
In the dynamic fitness industry, the choice between becoming a certified personal trainer or remaining un-certified goes beyond mere qualification. A certification signifies credibility, expertise,…
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Myostatin: Medical Breakthrough May Lead Athletes Astray
Any serious athlete knows that good results take time: dedication to training, proper nutrition, adequate rest, all of these things are strong contributors to any successful outcome. Some athletes choose to add a variety of natural supplements to their training regimen; yet even with this boost, there is no single “magic pill“ that can instantly transform the physique. Or is there?
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How Old is Too Old to Become a Personal Trainer?
“Am I too old to become a personal trainer?” You’re never too old to start an exercise program and the same is true when it…
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5 Career Options for Certified Personal Trainers
For many starting out or considering a career in personal training, the perception that career options are limited to box-gym coaching still persists despite opportunities…
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7 Signs You Would Make a Great Personal Trainer
Think you might make a great personal trainer? Some people love fitness and those that don’t like it much might hire a personal trainer. If…
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5 Steps to Prepare to Become a Certified Personal Trainer
Congratulations! You took the first big step – you have decided to pursue a career in fitness and want to prepare to become a certified…
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