Too many assessments can bury the training process in screens, labels, and data points that do little to improve the program. Explore the biggest mistakes personal trainers make when assessing clients and how to keep evaluations practical, useful, and within scope.
A critical look at the Functional Movement Screen and why popular assessment tools should still be questioned when the research does not back the hype.
A critical look at bioelectrical impedance testing and why trainers should be careful before trusting quick body-fat numbers from convenient machines.
A thought-provoking article for personal trainers that challenges traditional assessment habits and encourages a more practical, individualized approach to evaluating clients and designing programs.