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FOAM ROLLING: APPLYING THE TECHNIQUE OF SELF-MYOFASCIAL RELEASE
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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…

Kevin Rushton
February 26, 2021
EXPLORING EXCESS POST-EXERCISE OXYGEN CONSUMPTION (EPOC): 'BURN BABY BURN!'
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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…

Kevin Rushton
February 22, 2021
OVERTRAINING: WHAT IT IS AND HOW TO IDENTIFY IT
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OVERTRAINING: WHAT IT IS AND HOW TO IDENTIFY IT

By LAURA QUAGLIO Are you giving workouts your all but getting less in return—or even backsliding? Does it seem like you’re always battling bronchitis, tendonitis, or another “itis”? Or maybe your usual over-the-top enthusiasm for workouts has faded to “barely…

Kevin Rushton
February 19, 2021
TIPS FOR WORKING OUT AT HOME: MAKING AT-HOME WORKOUTS WORK FOR YOU
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TIPS FOR WORKING OUT AT HOME: MAKING AT-HOME WORKOUTS WORK FOR YOU

By KERIDON MCMAHON NAVIGATING A NEW NORMAL In 2020, during the COVID-19 global pandemic, people worldwide had to instantaneously pivot from known daily routines and best practices to protect themselves and others. Exercise for the benefit of physical and mental…

Kevin Rushton
February 5, 2021
Does intermittent fasting work for women?
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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…

Kevin Rushton
January 8, 2021
A FIT RESPONSE: LESSONS LEARNED FROM THE GYM SHUTDOWN OF 2020
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A FIT RESPONSE: LESSONS LEARNED FROM THE GYM SHUTDOWN OF 2020

By PAMELA LIGHT, MA Personal trainers are no strangers to battling unseen barriers to fitness. For decades, we have helped our clients overcome scheduling issues, flagging motivation, less-than-supportive spouses, preexisting health conditions and more. But the words “unprecedented times” have…

Kevin Rushton
December 28, 2020
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ACTIVE RECOVERY: REST DAYS, WORKOUTS, AND EXERCISES EXAMPLES

By KINSEY MAHAFFEY Recovery is important for getting the most out of your fitness programming and an essential component of a personal training education. I spend a decent amount of time talking with my clients about proper recovery techniques to…

Kevin Rushton
December 21, 2020
8 TIPS FOR TRANSITIONING BACK TO AT-HOME WORKOUTS DURING THE PANDEMIC
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8 TIPS FOR TRANSITIONING BACK TO AT-HOME WORKOUTS DURING THE PANDEMIC

By DANA BENDER With covid-19 numbers rising exponentially across the country, many avid fitness center enthusiasts might be concerned that their local fitness center will close again due to safety precautions and local regulatory guidelines. These individuals might have just…

Kevin Rushton
December 14, 2020
MOVING FORWARD: A FITNESS PIONEER’S PANDEMIC-INSPIRED BEST PRACTICES
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MOVING FORWARD: A FITNESS PIONEER’S PANDEMIC-INSPIRED BEST PRACTICES

By LAURA QUAGLIO “My whole schtick when I opened in 2013 was to provide the fitness industry’s first one-on-one personal training that’s done in a group setting,” says Donny Day, NASM-CPT, owner of Peak Zone Fitness in Lake Highlands, Texas…

Kevin Rushton
December 11, 2020
RESEARCH REVIEW: HIGH GENETIC RISK INDIVIDUALS BENEFIT LESS FROM RESISTANCE EXERCISE INTERVENTION
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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…

Kevin Rushton
November 27, 2020
EXERCISE PROGRAMMING FOR KNEE REPLACEMENTS
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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…

Kevin Rushton
November 16, 2020
PREHABILITATION THROUGH CORRECTIVE EXERCISE: A GUIDE FOR TRAINERS
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PREHABILITATION THROUGH CORRECTIVE EXERCISE: A GUIDE FOR TRAINERS

By Andrew Mills NASM Corrective Exercise Specialists (CES) can provide targeted help to improve their client’s baseline physical health before surgical intervention. The purpose of prehabilitation is to put the client into the best position possible for post-procedure recovery. Let’s…

Kevin Rushton
November 6, 2020
REHAB EXERCISES FOR MASONRY WORKERS [RESEARCH ARTICLE REVIEW]
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REHAB EXERCISES FOR MASONRY WORKERS [RESEARCH ARTICLE REVIEW]

By Nicole Golden RESEARCH REVIEW Effects of Selected Rehabilitative Exercises on External Rotator Muscles and Trapezius Muscles of Masonry Workers STUDY AUTHOR Singh, G. K., Srivastava, S., Kumar, M., & Ratnakar, S. ORIGINAL CITATION Singh, G. K., Srivastava, S., Kumar,…

Kevin Rushton
November 2, 2020
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THE ORIGINS OF TRX TRAINING®: CREATING A GLOBAL TRAINING BRAND

By SHIRLEY ARCHER, JD, MA · When Randy Hetrick “MacGyvered” the predecessor for today’s TRX® Suspension Trainer™ while serving as a Navy SEAL officer in 1997, he had no idea he was creating an entirely new fitness methodology—Suspension Training®. He…

Kevin Rushton
October 16, 2020
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SETTING SMART FITNESS GOALS: HOW TO OVERCOME MENTAL HURDLES

By CHERILYN MCLESTER, PHD Exercise is often associated with physical exertion and adaptations such as weight loss, improved athletic performance, and increased strength. However, one thing that these variables all have in common is that they are not mindless. In other…

Kevin Rushton
October 12, 2020
TRAINING CONSIDERATIONS FOR OLDER & YOUNGER POPULATIONS
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TRAINING CONSIDERATIONS FOR OLDER & YOUNGER POPULATIONS

By Nicole Golden A skilled fitness professional should have the capacity to handle a variety of special populations. The needs and training goals of older adults and children differ greatly from those of teens or young and middle adults. Generally,…

Kevin Rushton
September 28, 2020
EXERCISE PROGRAMMING FOR OLDER ADULTS
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EXERCISE PROGRAMMING FOR OLDER ADULTS

By RICH FAHMY, MS, NASM-CPT, CES, PES, MASTER INSTRUCTOR Training modifications and exercise programming for older adults are popular topics across health and fitness publications and conferences. There’s good reason for this: By 2050, the number of people 60 or…

Kevin Rushton
September 11, 2020
6 WAYS TO OVERCOME BURNOUT FROM EXERCISING AT HOME
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6 WAYS TO OVERCOME BURNOUT FROM EXERCISING AT HOME

By Dana Bender Overcoming exercise burnout is more important than ever for online personal trainers, fitness professionals and exercise enthusiasists alike!  When fitness centers closed mid-March in response to COVID-19, many regular gym goers were tasked with converting gym routines…

Kevin Rushton
September 7, 2020
SPORTS PERFORMANCE: 8 REASONS TO TRAIN ATHLETES
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SPORTS PERFORMANCE: 8 REASONS TO TRAIN ATHLETES

By Alyssa Parten Learning how to coach an athlete is far more complicated than training general population clientele and, arguably, more fulfilling. There are many more factors, modalities, thinking, and planning strategies involved with coaching an athlete of any magnitude…

Kevin Rushton
August 31, 2020
SQUAT STANCE: NEUTRAL, SQUEEZE, AND OUTWARD SQUAT (ARTICLE REVIEW):
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SQUAT STANCE: NEUTRAL, SQUEEZE, AND OUTWARD SQUAT (ARTICLE REVIEW):

By Nicole Golden Squat mechanics are very highly debated amongst fitness professionals and corrective exercise experts. Performing an internet search of “squat form” will turn up a plethora of results including focusing most on squat depth and lifting the most…

Kevin Rushton
August 28, 2020
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RESTORE YOUR CORE: PROGRESSIVE EXERCISES FOR POST PREGNANCY:

By Nicole Nichols As a Pilates instructor, I’ve worked with many women who wanted to regain strength and muscle tone after pregnancy. Some of them complained about abdominal pressure, pain or weakness even years after giving birth. Others returned to…

Kevin Rushton
April 20, 2020
HOW PART-TIME TRAINING CAN GIVE YOU A FRESH START:
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HOW PART-TIME TRAINING CAN GIVE YOU A FRESH START:

By Angie Miller Personal trainers are individuals who inspire, motivate, and guide others to achieve their fitness goals. It is a rewarding, highly-ranked career with immense job satisfaction (CNN Money, 2012). If you are ready to become more involved in…

Kevin Rushton
March 16, 2020
A GUIDE TO NASM’S CORRECTIVE EXERCISE CONTINUUM (CEX):
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A GUIDE TO NASM’S CORRECTIVE EXERCISE CONTINUUM (CEX):

By Kyle Stull Corrective Exercises are a technique used by health & fitness professionals to address and fix movement compensations and imbalances. These exercises are commonly used by personal trainers, massage therapists and chiropractors, to help clients move and feel…

Kevin Rushton
January 27, 2020
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PLANNING TRAINING AROUND ONE’S OWN BIOLOGICAL CLOCK FOR PEAK PERFORMANCE:

By DR. Allison BRAGER The expression “training around the clock” has more scientific merit than many would expect. Typically, it’s used to refer to the daily grind of balancing training with work, meal preparation for training, and finding time to…

Kevin Rushton
January 6, 2020
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One Thought-Provoking Question to Ask Clients to Help Them Change Behavior:

By Justin Kompf Most personal trainers, at some point, will have a consultation with a client who has a weight loss goal. For a few weeks, I had one of my clients message me everything they ate along with their…

Kevin Rushton
January 3, 2020
BACK ON TRACK: WORKING WITH CLIENTS FOLLOWING A KNEE REPLACEMENT:
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BACK ON TRACK: WORKING WITH CLIENTS FOLLOWING A KNEE REPLACEMENT:

By Trish Muse Chances are, at some point in your personal training career, you will work with clients who’ve had a knee replacement or are on track to get one. This can be a daunting prospect to consider, but it…

Kevin Rushton
December 30, 2019
CORRECTIVE EXERCISE – THE IMPORTANCE OF SLEEP AND RECOVERY:
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CORRECTIVE EXERCISE – THE IMPORTANCE OF SLEEP AND RECOVERY:

By Kyle Stull When we think of corrective exercise, we often picture the process of trying to correct a less than optimal movement pattern with rolling, lengthening, activation, and integration techniques. Improving movement quality requires an individual to inhibit and…

Kevin Rushton
December 27, 2019
Nutrition coaching: How much should you charge? This exclusive report shows what it really takes to earn top-tier rates:
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Nutrition coaching: How much should you charge? This exclusive report shows what it really takes to earn top-tier rates:

Finally, a data-driven guide to pricing your services, making more money, and leveling up as a coach. By Camille DePutter and M.J. Perrier, PhD “What should I charge?” At some point, every nutrition coach asks that question. You could be…

Kevin Rushton
December 18, 2019
EXERCISES FOR KNEE PAIN:
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EXERCISES FOR KNEE PAIN:

By Adam Annaccone Knee pain is common in physically active males and females. According to a new clinical guideline in the Journal of Sports Physical Therapy examining patellofemoral pain, approximately 25% of individuals will suffer from idiopathic (no specific onset)…

Kevin Rushton
December 9, 2019
THE NASM-CPT PODCAST: MORE ON EXERCISE PROGRAMMING AND PERIODIZATION:
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THE NASM-CPT PODCAST: MORE ON EXERCISE PROGRAMMING AND PERIODIZATION:

Periodization and programming are not necessarily the same thing. Periodization is the cycles of training that take place. Often, we talk about macro, meso, and micro cycles. In sports, the periodization may include those concepts, but change based on the…

Kevin Rushton
December 2, 2019
RECOVERY AND THE NASM OPT™ MODEL:
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RECOVERY AND THE NASM OPT™ MODEL:

By Kyle Stull Getting the most out of each workout requires more than just following a great training program. Consistent performance also requires an optimal balance between training and recovery. Mention the subject to most clients, though, and you’re likely…

Kevin Rushton
November 25, 2019
TRAINING EDGE: INDUSTRY NEWS, INSIGHTS, AND TOOLS:
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TRAINING EDGE: INDUSTRY NEWS, INSIGHTS, AND TOOLS:

By Laura Quaglio BUILD NECK STRENGTH TO LOWER CONCUSSION RISK In recent news published in the Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, researchers who examined previous studies on concussion concluded that increasing neck strength “could substantially reduce risk or…

Kevin Rushton
October 25, 2019
HOW GROUP FITNESS CAN BUILD YOUR SKILLS AND ADD MONEY TO YOUR BOTTOM LINE:
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HOW GROUP FITNESS CAN BUILD YOUR SKILLS AND ADD MONEY TO YOUR BOTTOM LINE:

By Angie Miller I became an NASM Certified Personal Trainer in 2005, after more than a decade of experience teaching group fitness. My inspiration came from my participants, my trusted community of followers, who convinced me that it was time…

Kevin Rushton
September 30, 2019
3 SIMPLE RULES FOR HELPING CLIENTS WITH SAFE AND HEALTHY WEIGHT LOSS:
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3 SIMPLE RULES FOR HELPING CLIENTS WITH SAFE AND HEALTHY WEIGHT LOSS:

By Brad Dieter In an era of catchy blogs, celebrity diets, and access to all of the world’s information at your fingertips, managing a client’s expectations for safe and healthy weight loss can be a challenge. Despite these challenges, the…

Kevin Rushton
September 27, 2019
Can Metformin Have A Negative Impact On Cardiorespiratory Fitness?:
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Can Metformin Have A Negative Impact On Cardiorespiratory Fitness?:

By Tony Nunez This is part 1 of a 3 part Q&A series that answers: What does current research tell us about aerobic fitness and metformin, strength training recovery times, and obesity intervention methods? Cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF), as measured by…

Kevin Rushton
September 20, 2019
Playspan – Tapping into the Power of Exercise + Intentional Nutrition:
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BEHAVIOUR CHANGE SCIENCE: HELP CLIENTS STICK WITH THEIR PROGRAMS:

By Maria Luque Stephanie is your newest fitness client. She’s 42 years old and works 50 hours a week as a certified public accountant. She would like to quit smoking, give up junk food and get active—all the foundations of…

Kevin Rushton
September 16, 2019
SMART STEPS: CORRECTIVE APPROACHES FOR LOW ARCHES AND PLANTAR FASCIITIS:
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SMART STEPS: CORRECTIVE APPROACHES FOR LOW ARCHES AND PLANTAR FASCIITIS:

By Kyle Stull Proper assessment and training of the foot musculature are vital to optimal health. Given that the feet are our foundation and interact with our environment daily, it affects the whole body if they hurt. The American Orthopaedic…

Kevin Rushton
August 23, 2019
HOW TO REWIRE ATHLETE SELF-TALK TO IMPROVE SPORTS PERFORMANCE:
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HOW TO REWIRE ATHLETE SELF-TALK TO IMPROVE SPORTS PERFORMANCE:

By Dana Bender SELF-TALK IN ATHLETES AND EXERCISERS: 4 STEPS TO REWIRE YOUR THOUGHTS There is a lot to think about during exercise such as maintaining proper body mechanics and posture, controlling effort and force, and breathing properly.  These efforts…

Kevin Rushton
August 16, 2019
THE MIGHTY MANGO: ITS ROLE IN EXERCISE PERFORMANCE
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By Alexandra Williams After 15 days of supplementation with a combination of peanut husk extract (luteolin) and mango leaf extract (mangiferin), a group of healthy male university students from Spain showed improvements in exercise performance, including increases in brain oxygenation…

Kevin Rushton
August 9, 2019
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