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
Most male trainers who work with Mom’s have no clue how to speak to them or the complexity of the situation. This will help…Continued at the PDCT>>... View More
Chances are, you are feeling a bit hefty after the Thanksgiving period; the average American consumes an average of 4,500 calories and 229 g of fat during a typical holiday get-together. But thi... View More
The list of health benefits that accompany staying physically active is lengthy, but a new study suggests a further advantage; older adults who take more steps - either by walking or jogging - s... View More
A new study shows people's bodies react to the same foods in very different ways, adding to a growing body of research that suggests people may be better able to achieve weight loss if their di... View More
Perhaps the world's second-worst crime is boredom; the first is being a bore.†- English photographer Cecil Beaton I think I speak for all of us when I say, Boredom sucks. Most of us are... View More
Here's some serious food for thought: People probably consume 3,000 to 5,000 calories around the Thanksgiving table. Yikes. While eating often takes center stage during the holidays, that doesn... View More
