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The Biggest Assessment Mistakes Personal Trainers Make
After 30 years in the fitness industry, I’ve seen the same assessment mistakes repeated again and again. Many personal trainers overcomplicate the process with endless screens and diagnostics. In this article, I explain the most common assessment mistakes and how trainers can simplify their approach while still gathering the information they need.
A 4-Month Plan for Size and Strength
I’ve taken an undulatory loading model and combined it with a conjugate approach to create a 4-month plan that targets maximum strength, power, hypertrophy, and
The Day A Budweiser Girl Showed Up At My Door
The Female Athlete Triad is a serious health concern that every trainer should be aware of. It involves disordered eating, menstrual dysfunction, and lower-than-normal bone
The Restoration Bath
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Endurance Training Should Closely Mimic The Sport
When training athletes for strength, focus on the quality of strength in the gym, not the actual sporting movement. Leave that for the field of
My Vitamin D Challenge
It’s been brutally cold around here lately. I just heard that February 2015 will be the first month since 1978 when the temperature has not
Low-Pulley Knee-In
The supine knee-in is an effective abdominal exercise when performed correctly. In most gyms, people hold a medicine ball or dumbbell between their feet for
How To Swallow Large Pills
I just completed my CPR certification this past weekend. I have to renew it every year for one of my professional designations, and I believe
Keeping Up with Current Research (Feb)
Research provides valuable insights for health and fitness professionals. If you’re a personal trainer, here are some recent findings to help you stay ahead of
The Joint-By-Joint Superset Routine
Here’s a superset routine that targets the entire body one joint at a time. It follows a split routine where the lower body is trained
The Solution For Cellulite
Here’s some valuable information on cellulite that I picked up from nutritionist Keith Klein and his Beyond Diet Podcast. Klein is the founder and CEO
Just Get To First Base Everyday
Here’s an important message for any personal trainer interested in passive income: when it’s time to stop consuming and start producing, focus on creating multiple
How to Taper in Strength Training
Unless a planned layoff follows a training cycle, you should always taper in the final workout by performing 30–50% fewer sets than the previous session.
The Variability With Supplements
Why do some people experience great results with certain supplements while others do not? Let’s look beyond the obvious—where one person may have a greater
Dumbbell Side Step-Up
Start with a low step beside you and use only your bodyweight at first. As your strength and stability improve, you can progress to holding
The Ideal Time Under Tension for Muscle Hypertrophy
In strength training, time under tension (TUT), sometimes called time under load, refers to the total duration of a set. It’s calculated by multiplying the
More Important Than Getting New Clients
Getting new clients is important, but keeping existing clients is essential! One of my favorite sitcoms, The Office, has an episode titled “The Fire,” where
Accommodating Assistance on the Nordic Hamstring Curl
Back in the mid-1950s, Dr. Arthur Steindler introduced the concepts of open kinetic chain (OKC) and closed kinetic chain (CKC) movements. In simple terms, an
To All Pork Lovers
Next time you cook pork, make sure to marinate it first. I came across an interesting study in the Fall 2011 issue of Wise Traditions
A Universal Language for Strength Training
Much like writing software or music, strength training requires a universal language of program design. Trainers need a consistent prescription format to ensure consistent results.
Kiss The Baby For A Proper Push-Up
The push-up is one of the most poorly executed exercises. One major issue is core stability—many people resemble a dolphin “swimming” through their reps. The