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 that 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 […]
[Continue reading...]PTA Global Personal Trainer Certification Review
PTA Global is a popular fitness certification organization that 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?
Update 9/5/20. 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 have 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. […]
[Continue reading...]8 Signs Your Diet Is Hurting You
Update 8/9/20. 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. […]
[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 After Exercise?
Updated 12/28/20. Everybody has felt muscle soreness a day or so after a workout. But, have you ever asked yourself where is the pain was coming from? Was it lactic acid buildup that made your muscles sore? In this review, I’m going to answer all your muscle soreness questions by telling you the real story—as […]
[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 overtraining syndrome. This is a real phenomenon and is different than feelings muscle soreness (DOMS) which happens a day or two after exercise. I feel this overtraining syndrome may be underdiagnosed in both fitness […]
[Continue reading...]20 Great Podcasts You Should Be Listening To
Update 11/3/19. Do you listen to podcasts? Podcasts are essentially internet radio shows. You can listen to them on your phone, iPad or iPod. Best yet, there are are podcasts about everything! Any topic you are interested in, there’s a podcast. But which are the best? While that is a matter of taste, let me […]
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