Inflammation. Everybody is talking about it because too much is thought to cause to disease. More than that, people really want to know how to reduce inflammation. Can you take a supplement? Well maybe, but what about food? What foods reduce inflammation? Odds are, they are in your kitchen right now. In this review, let’s […]
[Continue reading...]Sexual Harassment In The Gym: What To Do If It Happens To You
Update 8/3/20. Almost every day we hear allegations of sexual harassment. Truth be told, this is nothing new. Unfortunately, harassment like this and other forms has been going on for many years. While we often hear only about incidents involving celebrities, Hollywood directors, and politicians, I wanted to discuss sexual harassment in fitness centers. The […]
[Continue reading...]What Injuries Do Personal Trainers Get?
Update 7/20/19. It’s a fact that personal trainers get injured on the job. It happens while working with clients and in group classes too. It’s happened to me and to the fitness trainers I know. But, what injuries are common to fitness instructors? More importantly, how do you avoid getting hurt? What if it’s the […]
[Continue reading...]Canopy Personal Trainer Liability Insurance
I’m a believer that all fitness trainers should have personal trainer liability insurance. I believe this is also important for personal trainers working in gyms too. While I cannot give statistics on how many trainers have been sued, I can tell you that I have been contacted by lawyers who are looking for experts to […]
[Continue reading...]AAAI/ISMA Master Personal Trainer Test: Questions And Answers
The AAAI/ISMA Master Personal Trainer certification is one that I enjoy teaching very much because it allows me to help trainers learn the information and tricks of the trade, so they can work effectively with people who have health issues. The class is very different than the regular personal trainer class I also teach for […]
[Continue reading...]The Beginners Guide To Safe Interval Training (HIIT) Programs
Updated 11/3/19. Interval training (also called “HIIT”) exercise programs are very popular these days. You can’t pick up a magazine or surf to a website without seeing something on the health and weight loss benefits of interval training. As an exercise physiologist, I feel the public is not learning all they should do HIIT programs […]
[Continue reading...]5 Critical Questions To Ask Before Hiring A Personal Trainer
So you want to hire a personal trainer. Great! How to choose a fitness trainer can sometimes be as stressful as looking for one. But it doesn’t have to be. Since I teach (certify) personal trainers, I have some unique insights into how to pick a good fitness coach. My questions will be different than […]
[Continue reading...]5 BIG Reasons To Switch from Android To iPhone
I must be going through a mid-life crisis. I’ve had an Android phone for over 10 years. And then I switched to the iPhone. And, while I really did enjoy it, I missed some things in the Android ecosystem – and so I went back. Big mistake! Once I experienced what the iPhone could do […]
[Continue reading...]Diet Soda and Strokes: Fact or Fiction
I won’t lie. I like diet soda. I know… don’t judge. I honestly like the taste of it. Like many, I’ve also heard the rumblings over the years about the health risks of diet soda too. So, I was very interested to learn about a new study that linked diet sodas containing artificial sweeteners to […]
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