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The Art of Pranayama: Breathing Techniques for Health and Well-Being

Long before it evolved into a popular workout format, yoga served as a means to heal the body from within. The...

Posted October 15th, 2026

by Cathleen

Kronemer

A Busy Week Still Deserves a Training Plan

Busy clients do not need to earn our permission to train for less than an hour. They need us to help...

Posted October 13th, 2026

by Tim

Hanway

Strength Training for Busy Adults

Time-efficient strength training begins with a programming question: what does this client need to accomplish with the time they can reliably...

Posted October 8th, 2026

by Tim

Hanway

Exercise Snacks During the Workday

Spend a day on Instagram, and you’ll no doubt encounter the term “exercise snacks.” Despite some leading practitioners, clinicians, and researchers...

Posted October 6th, 2026

by Tim

Hanway

Recovery is Part of the Workout: Why More Isn’t Always Better

“I’m not sore, I didn’t work hard enough” “I need to add more weight” “No days off” We hear versions of...

Posted October 2nd, 2026

by Emily

Crown

VR Workouts: An Immersive Approach to Fitness and Training

Virtual Reality, or VR, workouts have recently garnered considerable attention in the fitness world, presenting a captivating and highly desirable alternative...

Posted September 25th, 2026

by Cathleen

Kronemer

Cultural Competence: Learning to Master Hands-Off Coaching

Cultural competence matters in this field. When novice personal trainers first begin their journey with clients, they soon find that many...

Posted September 23rd, 2026

by Cathleen

Kronemer

Doubling Up? Key Glycogen Resynthesis Strategies

Most personal training clients arrive at the gym bright-eyed and full of energy, ready to start their day with a powerful...

Posted September 21st, 2026

by Cathleen

Kronemer

Pronouns, Identity, and Inclusion: Navigating Gender in Fitness

Gender identity can be an awkward topic to broach, but it is absolutely necessary in 2026. Some people are unaware, and...

Posted September 18th, 2026

by Beverly

Hosford

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