The wind is biting. Pumpkins are caving in on themselves. The first frost is on your windshield. It is this time of year that we…
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The wind is biting. Pumpkins are caving in on themselves. The first frost is on your windshield. It is this time of year that we…
READ MOREWe’re all familiar with that guy in the gym–the one who spends as much time posing and admiring his physique in the mirror as he does lifting weights. He knows that the “pump” he achieves while training is ephemeral, merely a function of temporarily increased blood flow, and not the instant addition of true muscle mass.
READ MOREFat often gets a bad rap, and sometimes, rightly so. It is essential for many bodily processes, yet, like just about anything else, too much can be a bad thing.
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Some women still fear the weight room. The existing myth is that women who lift weights will end up with big bulky muscles and look too manly. Ideas like this are giving resistance training a bad name. We as trainers have to remember that men and women are physiologically different in the fact that the increase in muscle mass that is acquired by men is due to testosterone. Yes, women secrete and deliver testosterone just like men do, but at much lower rates and volume. This allows for women to build tone lean muscle and increase metabolism to enhance weight loss.
Join us in congratulating our NFPT Certified Personal Trainers who are celebrating 10 and 15 years as members of the NFPT family. Special applause to…
READ MOREIn this industry trade shows, conferences and seminars are more than abundant. But, from October 10-12 there is a conference that has been the leading…
READ MOREKnee pain can be a debilitating problem, especially when an individual is not involved with a traumatic event or accident. One condition that I have seen more frequently in my practice as a physical therapist over the years is called patellofemoral syndrome (PFS).
READ MOREAn athletic body is truly a work of art, a wonder to behold. Male or female, every serious athlete, from swimmers to sprinters to gymnasts to bodybuilders, dedicates a tremendous amount of time to their chosen endeavor, spending hours each day striving for excellence. The result is a physique that is strong, healthy, and in good working order.
READ MOREBecome a Personal Trainer Leadership and enthusiasm as essential components to building your own best practices as a personal fitness trainer. If you’re making a…
READ MOREI just came across this great idea that will help increase referrals, and boost your social media campaign at the same time. It’s fun and…
READ MOREJoin us in congratulating our NFPT Certified Personal Trainers who are celebrating 5, 10 and 15 years as members of the NFPT family. Special applause…
READ MOREHaving an adequate amount of nutrients is essential to proper health, but in the case of sodium, it’s easy to have too much of a good thing. In a super-sized food culture, controlling sodium intake can be an uphill climb.
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