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Why Most Clients Don’t Need More Exercises: They Need Better Execution

Walk into almost any gym, and you’ll see it: clients cycling through dozens of exercises, changing programs every few weeks, and...

Posted February 2nd, 2026

by Ian

Nimblett

Is Zeolite Safe? What To Know About The Number 1 Binder

If you’ve been following along in the holistic health space, you may have learned that binders are all the rage right...

Posted January 29th, 2026

by Michele

Rogers

Protein Timing and Thresholds

For those engaged in health and performance, recent shifts in nutrition science reflect a long-awaited move toward more practical and evidence-based...

Posted January 29th, 2026

by Tim

Hanway

Keeping Clients Consistent When Motivation Inevitably Fades

As fitness professionals, our understanding of anatomy, kinesiology, business acumen, and training methodology forms the technical foundation of our practice. Whether...

Posted January 27th, 2026

by Andrew

Gavigan

Neuro-Fitness: The Blending of Body/Brain Exercise

The arrival of a new calendar year typically coincides with the introduction of many new concepts in the world of fitness...

Posted January 26th, 2026

by Cathleen

Kronemer

Functional Fitness: Keeping the Life in Longevity

Aside from placing one’s body in a time machine and programming it to jump back 30 years, the process of aging...

Posted January 22nd, 2026

by Cathleen

Kronemer

New Hypertension Guidelines and the Person Trainer’s Responsibilities

Standards for controlling blood pressure have evolved greatly over the last 50 years, as medical professionals come to understand the importance...

Posted January 20th, 2026

by Cathleen

Kronemer

Turning New Year’s Resolutions into Successful Intentions

As January lands at our doorstep, thoughts naturally turn to New Year’s resolutions. Many clients will undoubtedly rush excitedly through the...

Posted January 16th, 2026

by Cathleen

Kronemer

New Year, Same Muscle: Why Strength Beats Willpower for Resolutions That Last – A Personal Opinion

Every January, millions of people hit the ground running with lofty health goals. Some chase steps. Others slash calories. Many count...

Posted December 21st, 2025

by Tim

Hanway

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