This is the post I never wanted to write. But, given the rise in gun violence and mass shootings in schools, churches, synagogues and mosques has me wondering if the next soft target for terrorism might be a fitness center. I’ve been tracking violent crimes occurring in and around gyms for a while. I think […]
[Continue reading...]8 Signs Your Diet Is Hurting You
Surveys show most people are on a diet at any given moment – and many cycle through several diets over the course of their lives. The diets to choose from are endless and range from Atkins to Zone with new ones added each year. But, no specific weight loss plan is for everybody. So, how […]
[Continue reading...]Personal Training and HIV AIDS
Training someone who is HIV positive may seem like one of the more challenging things a personal trainers may do – but it doesn’t have to be. What I’d like to do now is cover some issues to be considered when working with somebody who has HIV/AIDS as well as give fitness trainers some exercise […]
[Continue reading...]The Mystery of DOMS: Why Do Your Muscles Get Sore?
Everybody has felt muscle soreness a day or so after a workout. But, have you ever asked yourself what that muscle pain was? Where is the pain coming from? Was it lactic acid which made your muscles sore? In this review, Im going to answer all your muscle soreness questions by telling you the real […]
[Continue reading...]OverTraining Syndrome Review: Symptoms and How To Get Better
Personal trainers who work with athletes or those involved in intense exercise programs need to be aware of a condition called over-training syndrome. This is a real phenomenon and is different than feelings muscle soreness (DOMS) which happen a day or two after exercise. I feel this over training syndrome may be under diagnosed in […]
[Continue reading...]18 Great Podcasts You Should Be Listening To
If you do a lot of driving, like I do, you probably listen to a lot of radio. Yes, satellite radio is fine for some things, but what if you want to listen to the stuff you are most interested in? What if you actually want to learn -rather than be entertained? That’s where podcasts […]
[Continue reading...]Can You Die From Rhabdo? Facts You Need To Know
Can rhabdo kill you? Rhabdomyolysis (rhabdo) is a serious medical disorder I’ve been teaching about for over 10 years. It can occur when you exercise so much. When you do this, your muscles die, releasing toxins in your the blood which can have health grave consequences. While more people know about rhabdomyolysis than when I […]
[Continue reading...]Can You Be A Personal Trainer And Smoke? Facts You Need To Know
I once was teaching a class which included a lot of people who were hoping to become certified personal fitness trainers. At noon, I gave everybody a lunch break and it was then, while I was walking back to the college I was teaching, that I noticed something I don’t think I’ve ever seen before: […]
[Continue reading...]Personal Trainer With a Criminal Record?
Can you be a personal trainer with a criminal record? This is a question I’ve seen asked quite a bit online but I don’t think I’ve ever seen it discussed in any fitness publications. While I’m sure some might think the answer is obvious, I don’t think it necessarily is. I think for some people, […]
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