You may think you're training hard, but are you really selecting the right weight for the rep range you're working in? This study highlights the important differences in weight selection in people who train by themselves versus those who train under the supervision of a coach or personal...
If time weren’t an issue and you had all the time in the world to workout, then being ripped would be easy, correct? But we don’t live in an ideal world where we have all the time to do what we want. The other side of the coin is that putting off your workout or taking as long as you want would...
Are you tired of hitting a plateau in your fitness routine? Do you need help staying motivated and consistent in your workouts? Are you unsure if you’re performing exercises correctly or safely? If you answered yes to any of these questions, it might be time to consider working with a personal...
You may think you're training hard, but are you really selecting the right weight for the rep range you're working in? This study highlights the important differences in weight selection in people who train by themselves versus those who train under the supervision of a coach or personal...
HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW...
Beware the trainer who sees his ordinary clients only as the dog crap on his shoes on his way to training pro athletes.
"Celebrity trainers" usually suck.
The coaching biz is filled with crotchety old bastards who've been saying pretty much nothing but "stop being...
Ever since former Navy SEAL Randy Hetrick created his vision out of a jiu-jitsu belt and parachute webbing, suspension trainers like the TRX have become commonplace in gyms and homes worldwide. It’s convenience—an entire gym in a bag—arguably created the fitness phenomenon of taking your workout...
Personal training is a challenging and rewarding career.
The growth of the fitness industry across the world and the widespread rise in preventable diseases due to sedentary lifestyles and poor nutrition means job security is all but guaranteed.
The first step in becoming a personal trainer is...
Waist training isn't an exercise but rather the use of a waist-training corset around your middle, called a waist trainer. It's designed to promote an hourglass shape, but the user can decide whether the benefits outweigh the risks. Corsets have been worn for hundreds of years, and waist...
A suspension trainer is a great piece of equipment to invest in. There are various brands out there that all have their pros and cons. I’m not much of a picky person, but I do like the XT Jungle Gym, which I currently use.
With suspension trainers you can take a simple bodyweight exercise and...
If simply getting through the last year has slowed your fitness goals, you may be ready to get your health and fitness levels back with the help of a personal trainer. While it is important to check a potential fitness professional against some important criteria such as their education...
Many of the guests on Femme Flex Friday are considered elite athletes of bodybuilding and fitness. Each of them have a story to share, and hosts Lenda Murray and Alina Popa provide a spotlight to tell those stories every week. This week’s episode featured a guest whose name you may not know yet...
So, you have fitness goals and want results — but need help. This is where hiring a personal trainer can bridge that gap.
Whether you’re looking to nail a one-rep max, drop a few sizes, get ready for competition, or just needing to ramp up your current fitness routine, utilizing a personal...
Most know I'm a gimp but I don't let that stop me I still DESTROY the gym compared to most.
Well there are heart rate monitors you can wear at the gym.
Some 'I guess' according to the trainer complain because I'm over 2x most months over others.
Well ghee lets see why that is, on a down time...
Kent Webb
Everyone has a favorite lift, and Shirley Webb’s is the deadlift. It came naturally to Webb when she joined a gym for the first time at 77 years young, and the now-82-year-old powerlifter boasts a 265-pound PR and is the world champ in the IPF Raw Masters 4 category. To date, she's...
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Sony Interactive Entertainment is crafting a video...
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Edgar Artiga
One of the first things you notice about IFBB Pro League athlete Eren...
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Your first glance at a suspension trainer—a...
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You’ve probably heard it a thousand times: “You...
It's not uncommon to see a personal trainer who looks less fit than their clientele. Can they still impart expertise, or should they practice what they preach before telling you what to do with your body?
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