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Pickleball Fitness: Workouts to Boost Performance

Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the U.S., and it’s attracting millions of players of all ages. For example, the 2023...

Posted March 17th, 2026

by Shay

Vasudeva

Taking Supplements Together? They Might Be Canceling Each Other Out

Grocery stores and health food markets sell supplements claiming to do everything from preventing a cold to improving mood, reducing stress,...

Posted March 12th, 2026

by Cathleen

Kronemer

The Pressure is On: Recovery Sleeves and Compression Garments

Compression therapy, an ages-old medical technique involving specially designed garments that apply pressure to different parts of the body, serves a...

Posted March 9th, 2026

by Cathleen

Kronemer

Why Nutrition Debates Feel So Personal: Cognitive Bias, Confirmation Bias, and the “Two Camps” Problem

If you’ve been coaching for any length of time, you’ve seen it play out in real time. Two clients read two...

Posted March 6th, 2026

by Tim

Hanway

The Science Behind Collagen

Collagen makes up 30% of the body’s protein, providing structure, support, and strength to the skin, muscles, bones, and connective tissues....

Posted March 4th, 2026

by Cathleen

Kronemer

Food as Medicine: What Personal Trainers Need to Know About the Movement Reshaping Preventive Healthcare

Every trainer has heard a version of the phrase “Food is medicine.” Sometimes it’s a thoughtful statement. Sometimes it’s a marketing...

Posted March 2nd, 2026

by Tim

Hanway

Maximizing Fitness Sessions through Breathwork

Breathing is one of the biggest performance boosters that is often overlooked in fitness. Using breath strategically can improve strength, endurance,...

Posted February 25th, 2026

by Guest

Author

Nutrition Literacy in the Digital Age: Helping Clients Vet Online Health Information

Every trainer has seen it. A client walks in motivated, anxious, and armed with a brand-new nutrition “truth” they found online—something...

Posted February 24th, 2026

by Tim

Hanway

Inviting Sports Psychology onto the Competitive Stage

The American Psychological Association defines sports psychology as “a proficiency that uses psychological knowledge and skills to address optimal performance and...

Posted February 23rd, 2026

by Cathleen

Kronemer

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