As fitness professionals, we’re in the business of helping people. We often play critical roles in helping individuals change their lives. Just like any other client, the focus should be on the individual’s unique goals, but there are a few things you can do to make your facility more inclusive and ALL your clients feel […]
How Personal Trainers and Coaches Should Think About Technology
How Personal Trainers and Coaches Should Think About and Use Technology In the technological revolution that has brought new trends, such as fitness apps, on-demand training, and smart exercise equipment, it seems that many independent trainers are being left out. Most people marvel at new fitness startups, like Mirror. For example, who doesn’t know at […]
How To Protect Your Clients’ Skin From the Sun
How To Protect Your Clients’ Skin From the Sun When we step outside without protecting our skin, we put ourselves at risk of damaging our skin and developing skin cancer. As a personal trainer, it’s your job to care for and promote the health of your clients, so advocating for skin health and cancer prevention […]
External Systems That Effect Your Heart
Control of Heart Rate from Outside the Heart The heart muscle is unique. It can generate its own action potential without any external stimulation. However, the timing of heart muscle contractions can be altered by external sources. The heart is primarily influenced by 3 extrinsic (external) systems: Parasympathetic Nervous Sympathetic Nervous Endocrine The Parasympathetic Nervous […]
The Differences Between Male and Female Competitive Training Methods
The Differences Between Male and Female Competitive Training Methods The difference between male and female competitors is evident in all levels of competition. Women don’t have as much testosterone as men and when on a level playing field, men have significantly more muscle mass. The ratio of gains is 1:10 (women: men). Most women are […]