Part one uses a knee-pain client case to expose the problems caused by poor squat mechanics, Smith machine habits, and too much anterior-core work. It’s a useful reminder that expensive training can still be bad training.
A client story that makes the case for training hard and thinking long-term, even into advanced age. It reinforces one of the site’s core beliefs: strength, movement, and vitality matter at every stage of life.
A practical coaching reminder: if an exercise does not fit the client, adjust the setup, change the variation, or choose a smarter movement.
A smart periodization lesson for trainers: manage soreness, introduce stress intelligently, and keep new clients progressing instead of scaring them away.
Six practical rules for personal trainers, covering goal-setting, client expectations, program decisions, and professional coaching judgment.
A 2014 year-in-review roundup featuring key articles, blog posts, discussions, and training resources from The Elite Trainer archive.
A cautionary post on fitness fads, exercise selection, and why training methods should match the client’s goals, history, and ability level.
A year-end roundup highlighting The Elite Trainer’s top articles, blog posts, discussions, and industry contributions from 2013.
A lecture clip on training tempo and how speed, control, and time under tension can influence metabolic, neural, and hormonal responses.
A strength-training lecture clip discussing hypertrophy timelines and what can happen after the first few weeks of structured training.