The Elite Trainer by John Paul Catanzaro is a synthesis of the very latest thinking in strength training and an indispensable guide to developing individualized programs for recreational and professional athletes. John Paul Catanzaro, B.Sc., C.E.P., C.K., is a Certified Exercise Physiologist and a Certified Kinesiologist with a Specialized Honours Bachelor of Science degree in…

The video above will show you how to write a fat-loss program – the correct sets, reps, and exercises to do with your personal training clients to deliver fast results. If you missed Part 1, you can view it at this LINK. To learn more body composition strategies, including programs for all training levels from…

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The state of strength training in North America is outdated. We seem to be many years behind the Europeans in this field. Most of the curriculum in our schools today deals with aerobic training spurred by the Dr. Kenneth Cooper movement of the late 1960s and early 1970s. To make matters worse, the value of…

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In Part 2 of this series, we take a look at how aesthetics affects the exercises you select for your clients. Check it out!

Exercise selection is based on two main factors: health and aesthetics. Listen in as I break down the important components of each factor that you must consider when creating a training program for your clients.

One question I get frequently is “How many sets does it take to build muscle?” If you are a personal trainer, strength coach or bodybuilder, you know that the answer depends on your goals. How many sets to build muscle is based on whether you want to increase muscle size, power or muscular endurance. The…

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