Exertional Rhabdomyolysis
By: Brian Sutton, MS, MA, NASM-CPT, CES, PES Exertional rhabdomyolysis results from the degeneration of skeletal muscle often caused by excessive exercise (1,2). When skeletal muscle membranes are...
View ArticleMust Have Textbooks and Journals for Health and Fitness Professionals
By: Brian Sutton, MS, MA, NASM-CPT, CES, PES Below are some of my favorite resources (in addition to certification texts) that have helped shape my career as a health and fitness professional....
View ArticleTips for Passing the NASM Certified Personal Trainer Exam 4th Edition
By: Brian Sutton, MS, MA, NASM-CPT, CES, PES The most important characteristic for students to possess is a deep and passionate desire to learn. That said, the following tips should help you maximize...
View ArticleCreatine Supplementation
By: Brian Sutton, MS, MA, NASM-CPT, CES, PES Arguably over the last 10 years no supplement is more popular or has been researched more often than creatine monohydrate. Creatine is popular amongst...
View ArticleStaying Fit if You Sit
By: Brian Sutton, MS, MA, NASM-CPT, CES, PES Introduction The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that chronic diseases were responsible for five of the six leading causes of death...
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Leveraging Your Training Skills for the Senior Fitness Market
By Stacey Penney, MS, NASM-CPT, CES, PES,FNS Age is more than a number- it’s an opportunity to serve a growing population. Every day we are bombarded with statistics on seniors and baby boomers, and...
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Social Tools for Personal Trainers: Facebook
By Aaron Treguboff, NASM Digital Advertising Specialist In today’s busy world, personal trainers are not only asked to provide fitness programming, guidance, and support for their clients, but are also...
View ArticleLooking to Give Back While Also Expanding Your Training Impact? Maybe It’s...
In addition to improving your clients’ fitness, have you looked for ways to use your expertise and services to benefit a cause? With a little planning and creativity you can help make a positive...
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Building athletic speed, agility and quickness with the NASM-PES
For fitness professionals who work with athletes, understanding the specific developmental needs of a given athlete is crucial to enhancing their overall athletic capabilities. One of the major...
View ArticleContent Creation Hacks for Saving Time on Social
These shortcuts make everything from using apps to creating graphics or videos more time efficient and less finicky. Preparing a constant stream of social-media posts that are interesting to your...
View ArticleThree Questions To Ask Before Hiring A Social Media Manager For Your Fitness...
There’s nothing wrong with delegating your social media posting to someone else. Just be sure that person or agency is qualified. When hiring someone to help you with your fitness brand’s content and...
View ArticleCan Metformin Have A Negative Impact On Cardiorespiratory Fitness?
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?...
View ArticleWhat Difference Does Recovery Time Make in Strength Training Performance?
This is part 2 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? Part...
View ArticleHow Do Different Lifestyle Intervention Methods Affect Weight Loss?
This is part 3 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? Part...
View ArticleFitness and Health Roundup: Sep. 29 – Oct. 4
Whether you’re a Certified Personal Trainer, a Certified Nutrition Coach, or you’re passionate about fitness and health, stay up-to-date with the latest studies and news in the industry. We’ve rounded...
View ArticleTraining Edge: Industry News, Insights, and Tools
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...
View ArticleOveractive and Underactive Muscles Part 3: Arms Fall Forward – Elevation –...
The finale in this series of short/tight/overactive muscles and lengthened overactive muscles based on the overhead squat assessment! Since the release of our first episode in this series, we have had...
View ArticleFitness and Health Roundup: Oct. 6-11
Whether you’re a Certified Personal Trainer, a Certified Nutrition Coach, or you’re passionate about fitness and health, stay up-to-date with the latest studies and news in the industry. We’ve rounded...
View ArticleEmotions in Motion: Exercise as an Anxiety Intervention
In the gym, we expect to use our body’s full range of motion. In life, we’re entitled to a full range of emotions, too. Provided we’re able to express and manage our emotions appropriately, this is...
View ArticleWhy You Should Avoid Using the Words “I Should” When Planning to Exercise
Exercise adherence and commitment vary from individual to individual. Some people have an easy time making exercise a regular habit, while others struggle to stay consistent and need a behavioral...
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