JumpStart
Nov. 10 2015
Your training career is a journey. And with every journey, there's a destination... View More
StraightArmPull
Nov. 1 2015
Upper trap dominance along with scapular dyskinesia is a common issue with clients performing repetitive overhead activities (throwing, swimming, tennis, lifting, etc). Poor mechanics may lead to rotator... View More
TrainingWheels
Nov. 1 2015
The word 'non-negotiable' insinuates exactly that: it's non-negotiable. I've found that integrating a few non-negotiables in both my personal life as well as in the professional realm for my business keep... View More
5mistakes
Nov. 1 2015
Whether you are a newly certified personal trainer, or a veteran in the industry, be sure these common mistakes don't destroy your business... View More
singlelegstick
Oct. 15 2015
Many athletes struggle to avoid valgus collapse with deceleration and cutting maneuvers. Another common mechanical error seen is landing or cutting too upright, thereby elevating risk for a knee injury... View More
fit_words
Oct. 15 2015
Before determining how to most effectively communicate with your clients, you first must understand your client on a level they may not even know... View More
trainertalk
Oct. 15 2015
Want a fresh approach for clients? Focus on more than fitness and nutrition. Fitness is simply the vehicle we use to improve people... View More
2016anythingbutaverage
Oct. 10 2015
The law of average trainers usually reflects wishful thinking. On the flip side, anything but average trainers do what they know... View More
bowlersquat
Oct. 1 2015
Lower leg strength and dynamic balance asymmetries are prevalent in many clients depending on their leg dominance, activities, injury history and preferred movement patterns. Single leg strengthening is... View More
trainerburnout
Oct. 1 2015
It may be a cliche; but words mean things. Effective communication, and even deeper, our choice of words, is integral to performing our job function not only for safety and to elicit desired results, but... View More
groupfitness3
Oct. 1 2015
Fitness professionals make dozens of mistakes when organizing small group training classes. Nick Clayton has focused on these three... View More
Brian_6
Sept. 15 2015
Strength asymmetries are fairly common in people, especially if they have suffered a prior injury or participate in repetitive activities and sports. Training lower the lower leg in a unilateral fashion... View More
discussion_1_0
Sept. 15 2015
Particularly if you are focused both on working on your business as well as training in your business, burnout at some point is practically inevitable. By nature of what we do as fitness... View More
fitnesscommunity
Sept. 15 2015
The most successful brands develop "cult-like" followings. They create advertisements by getting their customersto talk about them... a lot. They have the community aspect down to a science.They build... View More
FitnessBizGrowth
Sept. 10 2015
Growing our list of fitness clients is one of the most difficult challenges a leader can face in their career... View More
Brian_6
Sept. 1 2015
Thoracic kyphosis and latissimus tightness is a common presentation in many clients. Poor posture and the use of computers, tablets and phones and repetitive activity leads to this presentation. For overhead... View More
discussion_1_0
Sept. 1 2015
We preach it consistently to our clients: "Results happen during recovery." We know overtraining leads to mental and physical fatigue, metabolic breakdown, increases risk of injury and can deter, and even... View More
UnAnchor
Sept. 1 2015
Sometimes as a fitness business owner, it literally feels like you're secluded on your own personal island with no one to relate to... View More
Brian_6
Aug. 15 2015
Rotational stability within the shoulders, torso and hips is critical for optimal performance in sport and injury prevention. Often, clients will exhibit asymmetries with respect to trunk stability with... View More
discussion_1_0
Aug. 15 2015
There is no more effective modality for increasing your visibility and credibility with clients and potential clients than email marketing. If you aren't taking advantage of email marketing, get started!... View More