The role of a personal trainer goes far beyond counting reps or demonstrating exercises. Clients often underestimate how much energy and behind-the-scenes work a trainer puts into each session — until the trainer isn’t there and they have to do it themselves. Many admit they get tired just loading and unloading the bar! The Physical…
Performing a mixed-grip deadlift can make you susceptible to a biceps injury on the supinated side. Trying to deadlift a heavy tire with both arms supinated increases the risk significantly. That’s why tire flips are so dangerous. You have to deadlift the tire first before you can flip it, and if you don’t do it…
I noticed this on my walk the other day… If you’re truly an experienced trainer, you don’t need to post ads like this. Your clients will advertise for you! Word-of-mouth referrals and proven results are far more powerful than a sloppy, taped-up advertisement. What you really need is The Business of Personal Training — available…
Without a doubt, most people hire me to help them lose weight. Of course, they want to gain muscle in the process, but their main goal is fat loss. They want the inches to melt away and their bodies to firm up so they can look great in their jeans—and even better on the beach!…
In his How to Eat, Move, and Be Healthy! presentation, Paul Chek mentions that the average medical doctor dies 10 years younger than their average patient. He goes on to suggest that every healthcare practitioner, including personal trainers and nutritionists, should be able to consult professionally in their underwear! In other words, they should practice…
A review of The Elite Trainer, highlighting its practical strength-training principles, individualized program design, and value for personal trainers, coaches, and serious fitness professionals.
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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.
Learn why personal trainers and fitness professionals should question popular training claims, check references, and use stronger evidence before applying advice from articles, magazines, and industry sources.