Best Time of Day to Train for Size and Strength
Most of us have a time that we prefer to train. For some it’s in the morning, others in the afternoon, and still others prefer the evening. But is there a difference?
How Lifestyle and Technology can Accelerate Recovery from Exercise
How Lifestyle and Technology can Accelerate Recovery from Exercise Authors: Therabody Scientists: Tim Roberts, MSc; Kyle Silvey, PhD; Michelle Darian, MS, MPH, RD, LDN Recovery is the body’s intentional pursuit of better health, wellness, and performance. The body is resilient —…
Gray institute – Why the Achilles Complex is so Vulnerable
Why the Achilles Complex is so Vulnerable by Gray Institute According to Greek mythology, Achilles was a dominant warrior who seemed invulnerable to his opponents. That is, until Paris fatally shot Achilles in his heel—the one and only place Paris…
Should you be Flossing Daily? A beginner’s guide to RockFloss.
Should you be Flossing Daily? A beginner’s guide to RockFloss Floss bands are not a new concept. They have been around for a while now under various names mostly used as part of a warm up routine for gym workouts,…
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THE IMPORTANCE OF CPR/AED TRAINING IN THE FITNESS PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITY
KINSEY MAHAFFEY STAY UPDATED WITH NASM! CPR, or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, is a life-saving skill you hope you never have to use, but it could save someone’s life if you do. Each year, the first week of June is National CPR…
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HOW THE GLOBAL WELLNESS INSTITUTE IS BRINGING FOOD, FITNESS, AND WELLNESS TOGETHER
Brad Dieter Stay Updated with NASM! Heart disease and diabetes are among the leading causes of death and decreased quality of life, and they account for most healthcare-related costs around the world. As such, it is reasonable to say that…
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THE CONSEQUENCES OF SLEEP DEPRIVATION
Nicole Golden Stay Updated with NASM! We live in a culture that glorifies overworking and under-recovering. This is true in all disciplines; whether you work in an office or hospital, or are an athlete. We are often taught from a…
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PRE-WORKOUT FOOD TIPS TO BOOST PERFORMANCE
Jacqueline Kaminski Stay Updated with NASM! Should you eat before your workout? That is a rhetorical question… the answer is always of course.An entire area of research dedicated to pre-workout fueling wouldn’t exist if there weren’t documented benefits to its…
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NO EXCUSES: AVOID THESE DIET PITFALLS IN 2023
Jacqueline Kaminski Stay Updated with NASM! New year, new you, right? It’s been over a month of 2023 and it’s a good stopping point to see if you’ve stayed true to the health and fitness goals you set for yourself.Unfortunately,…
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EATING TO BOOST ENERGY
Jacqueline Kaminski Stay Updated with NASM! “You must eat to survive!” There is truth to this statement because no amount of caffeine or B12 shots will sustain you without a proper diet. Food is fuel… and today you are going…
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WHAT IS AN “IDEAL” STATIC PELVIC POSTURE? THAT’S KIND OF A TILTED QUESTION
By Ryan Fairall One of the most important things a certified personal trainer can do is build out their new clients’ unique workout and training programs before diving in. These assessments help the trainer seek out opportunities for growth while…
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WHAT TO EAT ON REST DAYS TO BEST SUPPORT MUSCLE GROWTH
By JACQUELINE KAMINSKI Rest days: the bane of every fitness enthusiast’s existence, or perhaps the favourite day of the week! Either way, the biggest question everyone has is what the best foods are to consume to build muscle and stay…
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CORRECTIVE EXERCISES FOR BETTER STRENGTH AND PERFORMANCE
By KINSEY MAHAFFEY Corrective exercise isn’t just about coming back from an injury, although it certainly can help. Corrective exercise could be the missing element in your client’s program that could take their performance and results from good to great.Through…
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MAKE YOUR 2023 WELLNESS PLAN
By Darlene Marshall Stay Updated with NASM! It’s nearly the New Year and for many people, this moment of transition inspires self-reflection and a look toward what’s next. Often the new calendar year means resolutions and intense goal setting; yet,…
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MONITORING HYDRATION LEVELS
By NASM With the hot weather upon us in the northern hemisphere, this marks a time for many to get outdoors and enjoy the warm weather, but caution should always be exercised given the potential risks for dehydration. Fluid is…
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HOW HARD GAINERS CAN ADD SIZE AND WEIGHT
BY Nicole Golden There is little doubt that human bodies come in different shapes and sizes. Although all humans can stimulate muscle hypertrophy, genetic predisposition most certainly plays a role in how fast an individual gains muscle, how strong they…
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SAGITTAL, FRONTAL AND TRANSVERSE BODY PLANES: EXERCISES & MOVEMENTS
By ANDREW PAYNE We live in a three-dimensional world. Our bodies need the ability to move in all three dimensions. Poor range of motion and instability in just a single joint can cause over compensation. These alternate movement patterns can…
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WHAT DOES A BODYBUILDING COACH DO?
By DR. GUILLERMO ESCALANTE It is common knowledge that successful bodybuilders have excellent muscularity, symmetry, proportion, and conditioning. In everyday terms, muscularity is defined as the sheer amount of muscle the athlete carries, symmetry is the balance between one side…
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7 TIPS FOR CUTTING BACK ON SUGAR
By JACQUELINE KAMINSKI SUGAR IS THE ROOT OF ALL EVIL…right? Or is this school of thought somewhat outdated? Sugar… Let’s talk about it! Since it is a very sensitive subject.First, let’s discuss what sugar is. Sugar is a collection of…
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WHY YOU SHOULD EAT MORE OATMEAL: AN INCREDIBLY HEALTHY FOOD
By JACQUELINE KAMINSKI What is the greatest superfood on earth? Does one even exist? Well, that question remains to be seen… Of all the foods we have available, there are always certain boxes we want to check off before we…
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5 STRATEGIES FOR POST-PARTUM WELLNESS
By DANA BENDER The postpartum time period is most often associated with physical recovery from fatigue and the strain of labour and delivery. It is typically defined as the first six weeks after a vaginal delivery or eight weeks after…
THE RATE OF PERCEIVED EXERTION (RPE) SCALE EXPLAINED
By KINSEY MAHAFFEY In a world of limitless fitness tech options and gadgets, is it still valid to judge the intensity of your workout based on how it feels? Short answer: Yes! The RPE scale is a simple, yet surprisingly…
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Best Muscle-Building Supplements for Women
By JACQUELINE KAMINSKI Muscles aren’t just for men! Women need muscle too… and ladies, while you may not want muscles as big as men (or maybe you do), I think most women can agree it seems like everything on the…
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POWERLIFTING FOR WOMEN – STRATEGIES FOR LIFTING SUCCESS
By KINSEY MAHAFFEY Powerlifting isn’t just “for the boys” anymore, and we couldn’t be more excited. Today, it’s more common to see women throwing around some serious weight in sports like CrossFit or in social media posts on the internet…
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FOODS TO HELP WITH MUSCLE CRAMPS
By JACQUELINE KAMINSKI Are you ever in the middle of a workout and then BOOM… it hits you? Your muscle is locked up, the pain sets in, and you need to take a bit of a breather to handle the…
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RECOVERY-BASED PRODUCTS FOR INJURY PREVENTION
By NICOLE GOLDEN Muscle damage and delayed onset muscle soreness can hamper performance in sports and training. Speeding up the rate of recovery can mean better performance and bigger gains in the long term. Good nutrition, rest, and optimal hydration…
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MUSCULAR HYPERTROPHY: BACK TO THE BASICS
By ANDRE ADAMS If you’re looking for an exercise program to help you effectively build mass, you may be looking for something to do with hypertrophy training. Similar to classic strength training, the goals of hypertrophy are different. One focuses…
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4 REASONS WHY POSTBIOTICS ARE BENEFICIAL FOR YOUR GUT HEALTH
By JACQUELINE KAMINSKI Let’s talk about gut health! You might be thinking that this blog is going to provide tips on increasing fibre in your diet or cover the “all you need to know” about probiotics and pre-biotics, right? Well,…
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THE BENEFITS OF FLEXIBILITY: WHY YOU SHOULD STRETCH MORE!
By NICOLE GOLDEN Flexibility refers to the range of motion of the muscles and connective tissues at a joint (Page, 2012). Flexibility can differ from joint to joint and often decreases with advancing age. Many of us (and our clients)…
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REPS IN RESERVE (RIR): WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
By KINSEY MAHAFFEY Most lifters are familiar with calculating percentages of their 1 Rep Max (aka, 1RM, the maximum amount of weight that you can lift for 1 repetition of an exercise) to choose the appropriate weight for an exercise…
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BREAKING DOWN THE WHOLE30 DIET: WHAT CAN YOU EAT?
By BRAD DIETER New diets are always coming to market. Some of them are brand new while others are simply recycled versions of old diets. Over the past decade one of these diets, the Whole30 Diet, has emerged as a…
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THE 8 BEST SUPPLEMENTS FOR MUSCLE GROWTH YOU SHOULD TRY RIGHT NOW
By JACQUELINE KAMINSKI If you go to the gym regularly, you want every workout to count right? You don’t spend all that time exercising to just waste your time and energy! So, to get the most out of your workouts…
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HOW TO COUNT MACROS THE EASY WAY TO REACH YOUR NUTRITION GOALS
By JACQUELINE KAMINSKI If you’re an avid gym user, friends with a bodybuilder, or sat in on a novice nutrition course I’m sure you’ve heard of the term “macros” or “counting macros.” But what is the significance? Do you need to…
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Leangains: The Best Intermittent Fasting For Gaining Muscle?
Written by Nick English Labelled as “The Birthplace of Intermittent Fasting,” we know that such titles are often exaggerated on the internet, but Lean gains have a claim to the throne. This is where the popular 16/8 fasting method started…
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SPORTS INJURIES: THEIR PREVENTION & TREATMENT
By Nicole Golden There is nothing quite like the disappointment of excitedly starting an exercise program, preparing for a new season of your favourite sport, or attempting a personal record (PR) only to find yourself injured and on the sidelines…
L-ARGININE SUPPLEMENT BENEFITS: SHOULD YOU SUPPLEMENT?
By JACQUELINE KAMINSKI So, you want to make gains? Well, when we are strolling the aisles of any supplement shop, the whole point is to find a magic powder or pill that will give us an extra leg up on…
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BREAKING DOWN CHRONOTYPES AND THEIR BENEFITS TO UNDERSTAND SLEEP TYPES
By Dr Alison Brager Remember those days of staying up well past midnight in college? Weekend or weekdays, hanging with friends or no friends, we all may think in our thirties and forties, how did we do that? The answer…
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UNDERSTANDING SET POINT THEORY IN A NUTRITION AND WEIGHT LOSS CONTEXT
By Brad Dieter There is a phenomenon most of us experience in life. We maintain very similar body weight and body shape for years on end and then suddenly it feels like our body’s changed overnight and then we have…
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SPORTS NUTRITION GUIDE: GAINING AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE FIELD
By JACQUELINE KAMINSKI Ever wonder about the various fields you could work in if you were to pursue a nutrition degree or certification? The extent of your options is much larger than you imagined. You could apply to work in hospitals…
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A GUIDE TO MICRONUTRIENTS: EXAMPLES, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND SOURCES
By KAT BAREFIELD MS, RDN, NASM-CPT, CES, PES, ACSM-HFS In this post, we’re going to explore the health effects of getting insufficient micronutrients (vitamins and minerals). This article will also cover: The critical functions of various micronutrients The most common…
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WHAT IS A KETOGENIC DIET AND HOW DO YOU FOLLOW IT?
By Brad Dieter Over the last several decades, we have seen a rise in the popularity of low-carbohydrate diets. These diets have ranged from just low-carb diets to ketogenic diets to even zero carb diets (e.g., The Carnivore Diet). These…
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DO YOU NEED TO TAKE PROTEIN POWDER IF YOU ARE SERIOUS ABOUT FITNESS?
By JACQUELINE KAMINSKI Protein, Protein, Protein. By this point, most of us are aware of protein’s muscle-enhancing benefits — especially regarding exercise. But does attaining the highest levels of fitness require the addition of protein powders to your diet? For…
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DYNAMIC WARMUPS FOR ATHLETES: EXERCISES FOR SPORTS PERFORMANCE
By KINSEY MAHAFFEY Whether you’re preparing for an athletic competition or a weekend pick-up game, the way that you prepare your body for training or competition can make or break your performance. While it’s tempting to just jump into play after…
SWEET POTATO NUTRITION FACTS: GLYCEMIC INDEX, CALORIES, AND MORE
By Stacey Penney The mere mention of sweet potatoes brings memories of a Thanksgiving table to mind. These nutritional tuberous all-stars have found their way onto everyday menus and, in some cases, have even bumped the traditional white potato out…
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BLOOD FLOW RESTRICTION TRAINING: A FRINGE TRAINING METHOD OR EFFECTIVE PRACTICE?
By Nicole Golden Blood flow restriction (BFR) training was initially developed in Japan in the 1960s and is also referred to as Kaatsu training. At first glance, BFR may appear to be an experimental and perhaps fringe training practice, yet…
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10 NUTRITION MYTHS YOU WOULD DO BEST TO IGNORE
By JACQUELINE KAMINSKI It’s easy to become a victim to misinformation on the internet when thousands of hits populate every time you type a question into google. Unfortunately, when it comes to nutrition everyone thinks they are an expert —…
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HOW TO CUT WEIGHT EFFECTIVELY: 8 TIPS FOR SHORT-TERM WEIGHT LOSS
By KINSEY MAHAFFEY Cutting weight may not be the answer for long-term weight loss goals, but if you’re looking to lose body fat and increase muscle mass for an event that’s 2-4 months away, then doing a cut might be…
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PERIODIZATION TRAINING SIMPLIFIED: YOUR GUIDE TO THE CYCLES AND PHASES
By Andre Adams Have you ever wondered how elite trainers leverage periodization and programming to maximize results? In this blog, we will explain the underlying principles that drive planning, periodization, cycles, and phases to help you improve program effectiveness -…
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How to sleep better—when nothing helps you sleep better.
Three strategies you probably haven’t tried. By Krista Scott-Dixon, Ph.D., Alex Picot-Annand, PN2, Holistic Nutritionist SHARE Reviewed by Jennifer Martin, PhD It’s 3:17 am, and you’re awake. Your bedroom is a cool 65° F, and inky black thanks to your blackout…
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COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO DIETING FOR VEGAN AND VEGETARIAN ATHLETES
By Kinsey Mahaffey An athlete can eat a vegan or vegetarian diet without sacrificing their performance or body composition, but it takes planning and intentional food choices to be successful. This article will help to serve as a nutrition guide…
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HOW TO LOSE WATER WEIGHT EFFECTIVELY:
By KINSEY MAHAFFEY I’ve had many a client come into their workout in a panic because they seemingly gained 3-5 pounds overnight. The conversation goes something like this: “I can’t believe I put on 3 extra pounds yesterday,” says the…
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VITAMINS AND SUPPLEMENTS FOR ATHLETES: PROVIDING AN ATHLETIC EDGE:
By Brad Dieter Supplements have been at the heart of athletes for millennia. There are reports of athletes consuming non-traditional food items before the competition to improve performance as far back as the original Olympic Games. Over the millennia, the…
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WHAT IS PELVIC TILT & HOW DO YOU FIX IT?:
By KINSEY MAHAFFEY If you’ve worked out with a personal trainer or in a group fitness class, you may have heard the term ‘pelvic tilt’. A fitness professional may have even told you that you have a pelvic tilt, but…
AN EXPLANATION OF THE 2ND PHASE OF THE OPT™ MODEL:
By NASM Continuing our discussion of the different phases of training from the Optimum Performance Training (OPT) Model, next, we will be covering Phase 2 of the OPT Model titled Strength Endurance Training. This phase acts as a bridge between…
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HOW MANY CARBS SHOULD YOU EAT A DAY TO LOSE WEIGHT?:
By Brad Dieter Low carbohydrate diets have become a very popular tool for weight loss over the last several decades. While much of the scientific rationale behind why they are utilized for weight loss, such as the carbohydrate-insulin hypothesis, have…
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CREATINE EXPLAINED: WHY YOU SHOULD USE IT FOR MUSCLE GROWTH AND MORE:
By Neal Spruce Creatine monohydrate is currently the most effective performance enhancement supplement for persons seeking to improve their high-intensity exercise capacity (i.e., acute performance enhancement including the quality of each training session and production on game/competition day), and/or increase…
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LACTIC ACID BUILDUP IN MUSCLES: WHAT IS IT & HOW TO GET RID OF IT:
By KINSEY MAHAFFEY I have vivid memories of joining my dad as he laid on the ground with his legs elevated after a long run or intense biking session. “What are you doing, dad?” I asked as I wiggled in…
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THE PHARMACOLOGY’S OF EXERCISE: YES, EXERCISE IS MEDICINE!:
By NICHOLAS A. DINUBILE It’s been said, that if all the benefits of exercise could be placed in a single pill, it would be the most widely prescribed medication in the world. Scientific evidence continues to mount supporting the numerous…
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LOW & HIGH GLYCEMIC FOODS: GLYCEMIC INDEX AND LOAD EXPLAINED:
By Brad Dieter The glycemic index is one of the most popular tools used in nutrition, especially in weight loss, glycemic control, and sports Nutrition. When you Google the term “Glycemic Index,” you will return almost 26 million hits, meaning…
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25+ FOODS TO REPLENISH ELECTROLYTES – NATURAL SOURCES:
By JACQUELINE KAMINSKI Have you ever worn a hat during your workout and later noticed white stains all over it? Well, those aren’t necessarily stains, but the dried electrolytes from your sweat! Electrolytes (and hydration) is an important subject for…
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WEIGHT LIFTING FOR WEIGHT LOSS: WHICH EXERCISES & WORKOUTS ARE BEST?:
By KINSEY MAHAFFEY There are many reasons why someone might decide to start lifting weights, but one of the most common reasons is to lose weight. Consistent exercise, good nutrition, and adequate sleep are critical components of any weight loss…
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INTERMITTENT FASTING FOR WEIGHT LOSS:
By JACQUELINE KAMINSKI Intermittent Fasting… something that everyone wants to try when it comes to losing weight. But does it work? Are there any real health benefits to doing it? If so, what’s the best way to navigate it? WHAT…
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BREATHING EXERCISES FOR COVID-19 – THE BENEFITS OF DEEP BREATHING:
DR. SCOTT CHEATHAM The COVID-19 virus can have a significant impact on an individual’s health and ability to exercise. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has noted 11 main COVID-19 symptoms: fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty…
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METABOLIC EQUIVALENTS FOR WEIGHT LOSS: WHAT ARE THEY & HOW TO CALCULATE THEM;
BYJACQUELINE KAMINSKI What is the most effective way to calculate caloric expenditure from physical activity? Well, unless you are in a research lab and have access to a metabolic cart, you will never get an exact value. However, we are…
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DO COLLAGEN SUPPLEMENTS WORK? HERE’S WHAT THE SCIENCE SAYS:
By Brad Dieter Collagen supplements have become a significant contender in the protein supplement market and are quickly rising to the top of the list regarding what supplements people are buying. Despite the rise in popularity, there are many questions…
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HOW TO BE HEALTHY WITHOUT RESTRICTING FOODS: 8 TIPS FOR SUCCESS:
By Dana Bender I have often heard clients, fitness center members, and friends share their weight loss journey through improved nutritional habits over my fifteen years as a fitness and behavioral change professional. Most of these examples and stories are…
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WEIGHT-LIFTING FOR WOMEN: WHY WOMEN SHOULD LIFT:
By Nicole Golden Weight-lifting was historically an exercise modality that women shied away from for fear of being “too masculine” or “getting too big.” Female strength sports did not become fully recognized until the 1970s and 1980s with the recognition…
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RESEARCH REVIEW: ADEQUATE DIETARY PROTEIN HAS ASSOCIATED BENEFITS FOR POSTMENOPAUSAL WOMEN (60-90 YEARS):
By NICOLE GOLDEN Ideal protein (PRO) intake is a topic of much debate in the fitness community as the benefits and recommended intakes can vary greatly depending on the source. Likewise, PRO needs can be considerably different depending on an…
MINDFULNESS AND MOVEMENT-BASED STRATEGIES TO REDUCE THE STRESS OF THE UNKNOWN:
By Dana Bender As we navigate work and personal life, there will be moments when thoughts of an unknown situation and its related outcomes will weigh heavily on one’s mind resulting in feelings of stress and rumination. This blog will…
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MAXIMIZE BENCH PRESS FORM BY ADDRESSING THESE COMMON ISSUES:
By KINSEY MAHAFFEY The ability to perform horizontal pushing patterns, like a chest press is an essential component of anyone’s movement capability. Perhaps one of the most utilized methods for practicing this movement in the gym setting, aside from the…
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PREVENTING CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE WITH HARDINESS COACHING:
By PATRICIA VANGALEN Like a leaky roof, do we patch the hole and hope for the best? Or do we replace and restore it and do the maintenance to optimize it, despite extreme weather conditions? In ski-speak, we joke about…
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NUTRITION FOR MUSCLE REPAIR AND RECOVERY: HOW TO REFUEL THE RIGHT WAY:
By Geoff Lecovin Recovery is the return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength. Optimal recovery is best attained through an integrative approach, focusing on nutrition, sleep, and stress management. You can find more information on nutrition as…
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BENCH PRESS ELBOW PAIN: AVOID LIFTER’S ELBOW WITH THESE MODIFICATIONS
By Andrew Mills Anyone having experienced pain in their elbow while bench pressing knows it can be a frustrating ordeal. For those who have not, imagine entering the gym ready to put in the work, and after loading the appropriate…
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IS A CALORIE SURPLUS NECESSARY TO INCREASE SKELETAL MUSCLE MASS IN RESISTANCE TRAINED FEMALE ATHLETES?:
By Nicole Golden Influenced by popular media and body image expectations; female strength athletes often engage in nutrition practices that may be counterproductive to a goal of skeletal muscle growth (hypertrophy). Many female strength athletes will pursue a goal of…
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TRAINING THE FEMALE CLIENT: KEY CONSIDERATIONS FOR PROGRAMMING
By Fabio Comana Apart from the more obvious gender differences like pregnancy and some aging-related conditions (e.g., osteoporosis, menopausal changes), how much thought is generally given to the anatomical and physiological differences between men and women when designing programs for…
NASM-CPT PODCAST: EATING DISORDERS AND FITNESS
With Rick Richey MS Host and NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey talks about eating disorders and non-triggering with expert Abbey Griffith. She is an NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Nutrition Coach, and Eating Disorder Recoveree who has devoted her life to…
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PODCAST: ABOUT THE NERVOUS SYSTEM:
With Rick Richey On this episode, NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey helps you better understand the nervous system. What about the central nervous system helps make you a better trainer? Let Rick map it all out for you. Subscribe wherever…
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FOAM ROLLING: APPLYING THE TECHNIQUE OF SELF-MYOFASCIAL RELEASE
By Stacey Penny Foam rolling is a self-myofascial release (SMR) stretching technique that has been embraced throughout the fitness industry. This effective and simple to do technique delivers positive, feel good results. Foam rollers have become easily accessible, either shared…
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EXPLORING EXCESS POST-EXERCISE OXYGEN CONSUMPTION (EPOC): ‘BURN BABY BURN!’
BY GEOFF LECOVIN EPOC is the acronym for Excess Post-exercise Oxygen Consumption. Many refer to it as the “afterburn.” To better understand how EPOC works, let’s review the basics of energy systems. Note: If you wanting to eventually transition into…
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FIVE WAYS TO SPEED YOUR METABOLISM
By Geoff Lecovin Are you feeling sluggish? Are you having difficulty losing weight? Maybe you should SPEED your metabolism. This blog post will show you 5 ways to do exactly that with the acronym SPEED, which stands for Sleep, Psychological…
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HYPERTROPHY: BACK TO THE BASICS
By DeWayne Smith, MS, NASM-CES, PES, CNC Gains don’t happen overnight. It takes your muscles time to respond and adapt to stimuli. Discover the resistance training program variables that will develop the strength gains and growth you or your client…
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LOWER CROSSED SYNDROME: STARTING FROM THE CENTER
By Ken Miller Lower crossed syndrome is one of the most common compensatory patterns. It is characterized by an anterior tilt to the pelvis (arched lower back). In recent years, we’ve heard a lot about the ill effects of prolonged…
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Does intermittent fasting work for women?
By Helen Kollias, PhD Intermittent fasting works really well… for certain people… in certain situations. Some might even say it’s “life-changing.” But others? Not so much. And this seems especially true for women. Take my parents. For as long as…
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4 NEGATIVE SIDE EFFECTS OF INADEQUATE SLEEP AND HOW TO SLEEP PROPERLY
By PETE MCCALL No one is born knowing how to exercise. It is a subject that must be studied and understood correctly to do it properly. Earning the Certified Personal Trainer credential from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)…
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EXERCISE AND POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER
By Portia Page Since mid-March, most of the country has been dealing with social distancing rules, stay-at-home orders, business closures, overcrowded hospitals and limited health services. Consequently, many people are feeling isolated and lonely and may be hurting emotionally and…
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RESEARCH REVIEW: HIGH GENETIC RISK INDIVIDUALS BENEFIT LESS FROM RESISTANCE EXERCISE INTERVENTION
By Nicole Golden Genetic factors play a role in response to exercise and body composition, as in most physiologic functions in the body. High levels of physical activity have been known to provide benefits beyond just weight loss, such as…
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DEMYSTIFYING THE DASH DIET: HOW TO USE IT TO LOWER BLOOD PRESSURE
By Brad Dieter Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide, with more than half of all deaths each year being attributed to cardiovascular disease (1). Many factors contribute to cardiovascular disease, such as obesity, diabetes, high cholesterol, etc…
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A NEAT APPROACH TO WEIGHT LOSS
By Fabio Comana We all know a well-structured and consistent exercise program combined with a healthful diet can help all of us shed unwanted pounds and achieve our ideal body type. But do we need to push ourselves in the…
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EXERCISE PROGRAMMING FOR KNEE REPLACEMENTS
By Andrew mills In a previous article, Prehabilitation Through Corrective Exercise: A Guide for Trainers, we explored how Certified Personal Trainers (CPTs) could help prepare individuals for a procedure like total knee replacement surgery. This article will focus on rehabilitation…
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MUSCLE CLOCKS AND THE VALUE OF SYNCHRONIZED TRAINING
By AMY ASHMORE, PHD Many exercisers and athletes prefer to train at the same time every day. They may suggest a variety of reasons for this: That’s when they feel most awake, least hungry, most focused or least stressed. They…