It’s easy to forget how difficult it can be for someone to move their body in a way that it has never moved. Keeping them motivated is important if you're to keep them moving... View More
A concerned trainer expressed this to NFPT: I see a need for us (NFPT) to stress the importance of recognizing the Contraindications to Exercise. For example, I hear clients complain about joint... View More
Potential clients love to see what trainers have to say and to see if their content aligns with their beliefs. Now is a perfect time to start spreading your message via a blog... View More
You want to get better at handstands. You think to yourselves, “Maybe if I just try more handstands, I’ll be able to handstand better.” But it doesn’t quite work like that. You’re... View More
Though the headline may sound like an obvious conclusion - we all know better physical fitness leads to better health outcomes - a new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine examines the role... View More
There are now more than 10,000 CrossFit gyms around the globe and counting. While most follow the same general template, the nuances differ greatly from affiliate to affiliate. Most gym-goers wi... View More
Now that December is upon us and we are sliding comfortably into the holiday season, sweets tend to become more present in our diet. But a new paper published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocr... View More
We're all busy. We all know nutrition is more than 50 percent of the equation, but it can also be the most challenging part. If we don't plan ahead and make nutrition a priority, it quickly ge... View More
Endurance exercise accelerates the development of heart problems in individuals with a particular genetic mutation, a new study finds. In mice with a mutated version of desmoplakin, a protein th... View More
Sleeping later on weekends may be bad for you. Several studies have shown that there is an association between shift work and an increased risk for heart disease and diabetes. Now a new study..C... View More
