Training for Muscle Strength vs. Size

Whatt is a watt?

Are sleepless nights the real reason why you can't say no to junk food?

Dreaming of the perfect body will only get you so far - according to a recent study, in order to make your nighttime fantasies a reality, you've got to get a good night's rest first!

 Keeping Triglycerides Low with Light Exercise

First Impressions:  Speed Dating Tips for the CPT During an Assessment

The assessment is the most important step in the certified personal trainers (CPT) new client-recruiting checklist as it provides an opportunity for the two parties involved to establish common ground. Finding this common ground is much like speed dating. The CPT has a limited amount of time to make a connection with the potential client and the client must believe that the CPT is the right fit for them. This can be challenging in such a limited time however, the key to a successful speed dating session (assessment) is establish one key component with the potential client.

Overcome Depression with Better Health and Exercise!

3 Secrets for Increasing Calorie Burn During the Week

When you've resolved to sign up for a new gym membership, work out several days a week and make more nutritious food choices in your diet, it can be disheartening to realize how slow of a process losing weight can be. Even if you manage to stick to a regular routine, healthy and effective weight management and fitness training can take several months before you start to see noticeable results.

While this is hardly a reason to quit, you may be looking for additional tips on how to increase calorie burn while you're using cardio or resistance training equipment at your health club. Here is some basic advice on how you can kick start your exercise plan for maximum results.

THE CORE ON BRAVO SERIES:
Lateral Plank with Handle
                         with Brett Fischer PT, ATC, CSCS 

The Core on Bravo is an 8-part video series featuring renowned Strength and Conditioning Coach, Brett Fischer.  Filmed on location at Fischer Sports in Phoenix, Arizona, each episode features a rough-cut instructional video with Brett identifying a different specific core exercise using the Bravo Functional Trainer. Along with Dr. Paul Juris of the Cybex Research Institute, he’ll explain the core areas targeted, the accessories used, and proper technique. The purpose of this series is to help you learn not only what you are doing but why you are doing it, for a safer workout with faster results.

New Mobile App Helps Gym Owners Manage Their Businesses

Professionals in the fitness industry are about to receive an exciting new resource that could streamline the way gyms function and improve the ease with which owners and managers are able to reach out to clients.

Tips For Hiring a Personal Trainer