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What You Didn’t Know About Becoming a Personal Trainer
Being a personal trainer or health and fitness professional takes far more than the surface knowledge required to sit for a national exam. It takes passion, intention, dedication, and a
The Role of Biomechanics in Fitness Programming
Biomechanics enhance performance by utilizing mechanical principles to improve an individual’s technique, the equipment they use, and to modify specific training protocols that the coach or trainer implements to help
12 Fruits And Vegetables You Should Always Eat Organic and Why
Each year since 2004 the Environmental Working Group, a nonprofit environmental organization, has ranked pesticide contamination in popular fruits and vegetables. The list is updated each year to identify those
Velocity and Wave Training for Battle Ropes
The velocity system is the segment of Battling Ropes that is most widely known and is also the foundation of the system. The main benefit of using velocity exercises is
Understanding Energy Measures in Nutrition and Metabolism
To an elite level athlete, these nutrition and metabolism fundamentals may be well known, but your everyday nutrition clients will need coaching on all or most of this information –
Battle Ropes Training Guide for Beginners
The art of ‘battling rope’ was pioneered by John Brookfield, a strongman, and originator of the Battle Ropes System and Certification. Brookfield trained with battle ropes by maneuvering them in
Personal Trainer Favorite Warm-ups
It’s difficult to find enough time to workout, so you may be tempted to skip your warm-up. But doing so puts you at risk for injuries that may leave you
The Science Of Sports Drinks
The Science Of Sports Drinks A sports drink is a beverage designed to increase your energy levels, replace depleted electrolytes and keep you hydrated. Sports drinks contain sodium and potassium,
Personal Trainers Guide to Hypertrophy
Whether you are a new personal trainer looking for a starting point in hypertrophy or a more experienced fitness trainer simply looking for a little more guidance these tips will
How Do Lobbying Groups Affect The American Diet And Food Recommendations
Every five years, the US government publishes the US Dietary Guidelines for Americans, we currently fall under the 2015-2020 guidelines. As a Certified Nutrition Coach, it is important to keep
Why Juicing Should Consist of More Vegetables and Less Fruit
Your Mother always said, “Eat your vegetables.” You know that you should, but sometimes the things that are good for you just don’t taste good. Juicing may be the solution
The Benefits Of Collagen In Your Diet (And Where To Get It)
Lately, whenever you open a magazine or scroll through Twitter or Instagram, you and your clients are likely to see or read something about the health benefits of collagen. Whether
