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Should AI Replace Humans in Personal Training?

Many individuals seek out personal training for the value of one-on-one mentoring and learning from experts in the fitness field. They...

Posted July 13th, 2026

by Cathleen

Kronemer

Plyometrics, Explosive Contractions, and Power: Meeting the Client’s Goals

In the realm of fitness and athletic performance, explosive strength training stands out as one of many components that can dramatically...

Posted July 13th, 2026

by Cathleen

Kronemer

Reaching the Peak: Benefits of Training in Altitude Chambers

Altitude training, also known as hypoxic training, refers to the manner in which athletes purposefully train in high-altitude areas or subject...

Posted July 6th, 2026

by Cathleen

Kronemer

Power Skills for Personal Trainers

The “softer side” of coaching refers to the psychological, emotional, and communication skills that coaches and trainers rely on to better...

Posted July 2nd, 2026

by Cathleen

Kronemer

A Focus on Time: Hour-Long Training Sessions or Multiple 30-Minute Workouts?

The gym where I have worked for almost 4 decades recently considered encouraging clients to purchase 30-minute personal training sessions, perhaps...

Posted June 29th, 2026

by Cathleen

Kronemer

How to Read Scientific Disagreement Without Picking Sides

One of the things I enjoy most about teaching at the university level is helping students become more scientifically literate. In...

Posted June 26th, 2026

by Tim

Hanway

Is Muscle-Centric Medicine Wrong? Understanding Why the Science Seems to Disagree

When Good Scientists Reach Different Conclusions In the previous article, we explored one of the biggest misconceptions surrounding skeletal muscle. Rather...

Posted June 22nd, 2026

by Tim

Hanway

Beyond Muscle Mass: Why the Biggest Debate in Exercise Science Is Asking the Wrong Question

The Question We Should Really Be Asking If you’ve spent any time reading exercise science research lately (or even scrolling through...

Posted June 22nd, 2026

by Tim

Hanway

Do Longevity Clinics Offer a Realistic Hope of Healthier, Longer Lives?

Star Trek, the long-running television show that brought the realm of science fiction into our living rooms, starred a character whose...

Posted June 18th, 2026

by Cathleen

Kronemer

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