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The Creatine/Creatinine Conundrum: Are Kidneys At Risk?

Creatine and creatinine, similar-sounding terms that frequently appear in discussions about sports nutrition, muscle function, and medical diagnostics, actually represent two...

Posted November 21st, 2025

by Cathleen

Kronemer

The Mirror vs. The Lab Report: Rethinking Transformation Photos in a GLP-1 World

In the age of semaglutide selfies and Ozempic “after” photos, personal trainers are facing a growing challenge: helping clients redefine the...

Posted November 15th, 2025

by Tim

Hanway

Integrating Personal Trainers into Multidisciplinary GLP-1 Care Models

As the fitness industry continues to evolve, personal trainers are increasingly becoming more than just exercise professionals; they are becoming essential...

Posted November 15th, 2025

by Tim

Hanway

Tracking Progress Beyond the Scale: New Metrics for GLP-1 Clients

In the era of GLP-1 medications, it’s easy to fall into the trap of celebrating every pound lost. But if you’re...

Posted November 15th, 2025

by Tim

Hanway

Online Personal Training: What You Need To Know

The popularity of online personal training is growing, leaving some confusion about it in its wake. Here, we’ll define the role...

Posted November 12th, 2025

Fitness Marketing: Building a Personal Brand that Resonates Today’s Clients

The concept of fitness branding involves defining and communicating what makes a personal trainer or coach’s approach to health and movement...

Posted November 10th, 2025

by Cathleen

Kronemer

CPT Certification Cost: 7 Ways to Make Paying Easy

Are you thinking about a career in fitness but realize paying for your CPT certification cost is out of the question?...

Posted November 9th, 2025

NFPT vs NASM vs ISSA: The truth on CPT respect

If you’ve been researching how to become a certified personal trainer, you’ve probably seen three names everywhere leading you to ponder...

Posted November 7th, 2025

Methylene Blue 1% Solution: Does It Live Up to the Hype?

Fitness-related applications for pharmaceutical-grade products seem to pop up with increasing frequency. Methylene Blue has caused quite a stir, touted as...

Posted November 5th, 2025

by Cathleen

Kronemer

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