Over the past week, I’ve run into a problem—a good problem, mind you—but a problem nonetheless. Four former clients want to return to training. The issue is… where do I fit them into my schedule? I’ve always maintained that personal trainers seeking new clients should focus first on the ones they already have. If you…
I’ve been in the business of personal training for 20 years, and during that time I’ve seen far too many trainers come and go. On one end, there are people who want to get into the business but don’t know where to start. On the other end, there are trainers who have been in business…
To lift a weight, muscular force must exceed the downward force of the load. The opposite occurs when lowering a weight—motor units deactivate until the downward force surpasses the muscular force resisting it. With fewer motor units engaged, greater tension is placed on the remaining muscle fibers, leading to hypertrophy but often resulting in soreness….