Body fat testing is a popular way to gauge the effectiveness of your exercise and nutrition program. While once relegated to hospitals for medical and research purposes, DEXA (DXA) scan body fat testing is now available to the general public -with no prescription required. I believe this is a mistake and I DO NOT recommend the […]
[Continue reading...]Rhabdo With Atypical Symptoms. One Woman’s Story
Generally, when someone gets rhabdomyolysis (rhabdo), their physical symptoms tend to be similar to most others. But, this doesn’t always happen. As you will read in this interview, sometimes the tell-tail signs of rhabdo (like intense pain) doesn’t always show up. In this review, I interview “SY”, a woman from Malaysia who wishes to remain […]
[Continue reading...]4 Exercises To Blast Through Your First Pushup
A goal of many people starting a fitness program is to do a pushup. The pushup is a great measure of upper body and core strength. Google “pushup” and you will find many articles and videos showing you how to do wall pushups, bar pushups or pushups from your knees as a way of progressing […]
[Continue reading...]Rhabdo In The Gym: 5 Reasons Why Rhabdomyolysis Occurs In Fitness Centers
I come in contact with many people who developed rhabdo (rhabdomyolysis) after working out in a gym. Sometimes this after working with a personal trainer and other times it’s in an exercise class. Regardless, I believe this is occurring far more than people realize. Every day, I see people posting on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, […]
[Continue reading...]Rhabdo Interview: This Woman Got Rhabdo From Cycling Class
Rhabdomyolysis is a serious medical disorder which I feel people don’t take seriously. I also believe the personal stories of those dealing with rhabdo do not get enough attention. I want their voices to be heard. To help you understand how bad rhabdo can be, I interviewed Kayla Gallegos, a healthy young woman who developed […]
[Continue reading...]PTA Global Personal Trainer Certification Review
PTA Global is a popular fitness certification organization which several people have asked me about. This review will be about the PTA Global certified personal trainer program. In this review, you’ll learn about the Personal Training Academy Global certification and exam including how much it costs, what you need to know about the course and […]
[Continue reading...]Are Gyms The Next Target Of Mass Shootings?
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 […]
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