Gym front desk employees may be the first staff members notified when someone collapses, is injured or faces a security threat. Yet some receive little emergency training. Here is what every gym should teach its front desk staff about calling 911, CPR, AED use, locker-room emergencies and emergency action plans.
[Continue reading...]NASM vs. NSCA: An Honest Comparison From a Veteran Trainer
NASM and NSCA are two respected personal trainer certifications, but each has strengths and problems. Here is my candid comparison based on decades in the fitness industry.
[Continue reading...]Rhabdomyolysis and Personal Training Facts You Need To Know
Updated 7/9/19. I’ve been investigating rhabdomyolysis and teaching about it for over 10 years. I’m the author of the first book on rhabdo. I’ve lectured to thousands of fitness trainers and I’m here to tell you personal trainers are causing rhabdo in their clients. Rhabdomyolysis refers to a medical condition where your muscles die from […]
[Continue reading...]Is It Rhabdo Or Muscle Soreness? How You Can Tell The Difference
As the guy whose been almost single-handedly educating the American public about rhabdomyolysis (rhabdo) for over a decade – AND the author of the first book ever written on rhabdo and exercise – it’s safe to say, I get a lot of questions about this medical condition. But no question is more common than “Do […]
[Continue reading...]Personal Training During Ramadan
Update 2/27/20. As a personal trainer, you will be working with many different types of people. They will not only have different personalities but religions customs too. While religion does not need to be considered when training clients, I know some fitness trainers struggle with dietary guidelines during training sessions for those who fast during […]
[Continue reading...]Gym Safety: Failure To Train Front Desk Staff. The Dirty Secret
Update 9/5/20. Each time you enter a gym, what’s the first thing you normally see – the people at the front desk, right? It’s ironic that these people are so important to the gym -yet the front desk staff is those the health club managers appear to give the least thought to. This is a […]
[Continue reading...]Mild Case of Rhabdo: Fact Or Fiction?
Rhabdo, also known as rhabdomyolysis, is a topic I’ve devoted over 10 years of my life investigating. Over the years, I’ve lectured to thousands of people – even NASA – spoken to sufferers in and out of the hospital and I’m also the author of the first book on this topic too. While the side effects […]
[Continue reading...]Apple Cider Vinegar Weight Loss Review: The Science of ACV
Update 1/9/20. For many years, apple cider vinegar (ACV) has had a weight loss reputation. But does it? In spite of decades of people clamoring it really worked, there was no evidence – until now. Some research is saying yes, ACV really helps you lose weight. In this apple cider vinegar review, I’ll show you […]
[Continue reading...]Online Virtual Personal Training Certifications: Everything You Need To Know
Update 7/12/19. As I write these words, there are over 100 different fitness organizations that certify personal trainers. For many people wanting to get certified, choosing a personal trainer cert is as easy as saying “ACE” or “NASM” while for others, it’s paralysis by analysis. There are so many letters (acronyms) out there ―and each organization […]
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