Adenosine Triphosphate is present in every living cell of the body. It is also available as a dietary supplement. Each year, the supplementation industry spends millions…
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National Federation of Professional Trainers, NFPT, Celebrates 30th Anniversary
A ROAD TO RECOVERY ADVANCES A MISSION THAT CONTINUES FOR 30 YEARS. NATIONAL FEDERATION OF PROFESSIONAL TRAINERS, NFPT, CELEBRATES 30 YEARS EDUCATING FITNESS ENTHUSIASTS AND…
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NFPT Trainer Sets World Record
How many people have you had in a group fitness class at the same time? How about nearly 5,000 !?!? Prakash Kumar Prasad is an NFPT…
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About NFPT: A Road to Recovery that Advanced an Organizational Mission
NFPT history It was 1978, Staff Sergeant Clark was leading his squad on a training exercise in a remote area of Camp Pendleton, California. Their…
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Does Exercise Lower or Raise Cortisol Levels
Are you stressing your personal training clients out by altering cortisol levels during exercise? We all know that there is a sweet spot when it…
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President Trump Declares Month of May ‘National Physical Fitness and Sports Month’
TRUMP WORKS OUT. Okay, maybe not. We have no evidence of this, but we’d like to hope so. At least we know that health and…
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Rhabdomyolysis: The Life-Threatening Effects of Muscle Breakdown
Exertional rhabdomyolysis is a fairly unknown and rare, but dangerous consequence of overtraining that every certified personal trainer should become aware of. Read on to…
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ClubConnect Integrates NFPT Education Into Certification Prep Platform
San Diego, CA (February 1, 2017) – ClubConnect and National Federation of Professional Trainers (NFPT) are announcing their joint effort to bring a foundational learning…
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BP Low? You Can Still Get Up and Go!
As trainers, we have many goals for our diverse client base. Most trainees are striving to improve body composition, lose weight, increase endurance, and in…
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Star Performers Award 2016: Presented by the National Fitness Hall of Fame
Apply to be the first NFHOF Star Performer! The National Fitness Hall of Fame (NFHOF) is a national showcase that recognizes the accomplishment of yesterday’s…
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Keep Fitness Clients Active Through Allergy Season and Year Round
Allergies can interfere with staying active in the summer. And just when you thought you got used to summer allergies, the seasons are about to change…
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The Importance of Exercise in Lung Cancer Research
There’s a good reason why Carol Michaels was awarded with Personal Trainer of the Year at the Idea World Fitness Convention this month. Cancer effects everyone.…
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