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ATP and Nutrition Review for Fitness Professionals and Personal Trainers
As humans, we derive energy from the foods we consume as these foods go through the digestive system within our bodies to be both broken down and made into
Anatomy Review for Personal Trainers and Fitness Professionals
The Central Nervous System (CNS) The CNS is comprised of the brain (command center of the body, i.e. the body’s central computer) and spinal cord (the transmission pathway for the
Motor Learning in Sports and Fitness Training
The type of neural adaptation which occurs depends upon the stimulus placed on it. This is what training is – the body’s adapting to a new stimulus. In fact, the
Neuromuscular Function and Adaptation Through Exercise
Sensory Motor Integration Signals from the CNS directly affect muscular activity specifically force production. It should be noted here that the production and increase of strength is a basic
Hallmarks of Aging – Role of Glycation Part 5: Loss of Proteostasis
Proteostasis, or protein homeostasis, is the successful quality control of the cells’ proteome (that is, the entire set of proteins expressed by a cell or organism at a given
Sales and Professionalism for Health and Fitness Trainers
Becoming a professional and effective salesperson begins with image and first impressions. The proper attire and grooming must be taken into consideration. While a small town, local gym will vary
How much should a personal trainer charge for their training sessions?
NOTE: The concepts below are based on a persona trainer offering one-on-one sessions. If you work at a a corporate or franchised gym, you may have to use their existing
Different Ways to Make Money as a Fitness Trainer
Working as an employee provides some potential benefits for the trainer. This includes the possibility of obtaining a full client load with very little marketing and providing a larger scope
Exercise Physiology: An Overview for Personal Trainers
According to Anshel, exercise psychology evolves around the following topics: Motivation Barriers of Exercise Exercise Adherence Exercise Dependence (addiction) Exercise’s relationship with mental health issues Interventions Cognitive and behavioral strategies
Communication and Sales for Your Fitness Business
Communication skills are also known as “people skills”, because, at its best, communicating involves connecting with people and positive and productive ways. As you enhance your skills in this area,
What every health, fitness and nutrition professional must know about anti-oxidants
Antioxidants are substances or nutrients in our foods which can prevent or slow the oxidative damage to our body. When our body cells use oxygen, they naturally produce free radicals
Sports and Fitness Nutritional Supplements
Sports nutrition and supplementation is a multibillion dollar industry that continues to expand. Be-cause of this tremendous growth, there is a need for credible scientific information concerning the various ergogenic
