Do spicy foods raise testosterone levels? That was the conclusion of many websites after reviewing a recent study, but upon taking a look at the investigation, I noticed some items that I think people missed. So, what I want to do is review the study on spicy foods and testosterone, and give you some insights […]
[Continue reading...]How to Study and Pass the ACSM Personal Trainer Test
Pamela Hernandez, Health Coach and Motivational Speaker in Springfield Missouri. She also a personal trainer, certified by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). The ACSM is usually seen as one of the most coveted fitness certifications in the world, if not THE most coveted. Because of that I wanted to interview Pamela in the […]
[Continue reading...]NPTI Personal Trainer Review
Update 9/5/20. The National Personal Training Institute (NPTI) is a fitness organization that is unique in the industry because it is a school where people attend for up to 6 months to prepare them to be an NPTI personal trainers. This is VERY different from most organizations where people study on their own and take […]
[Continue reading...]NCCPT Personal Trainer Review
Update 9/5/20. The personal trainer certification issued through The National Council for Certified Personal Trainers (NCCPT) is something I’ve been wanting to review for a long time. Thanks to Rodney Harris, an NCCPT personal trainer graduate, I am now able to do that. Rodney left a comment about the NCCPT certification in my review of […]
[Continue reading...]Personal Trainers and Nutrition Advice: Yes or No?
Update 5/12/20. Let’s talk about personal trainers giving out nutrition advice. Should they do it – or better yet – are they able/qualified to do it? Should personal trainers create diets for their clients? How about supplements? Should trainers recommend supplements? If yes, which ones? What happens if you make a mistake? Can you be […]
[Continue reading...]My Book About Rhabdo
As many people may know, I’ve been quite vocal about rhabdomyolysis occurring after exercise. I believe it happens far more than many think, to people who should never be getting it. I discuss this medical condition in each class I teach and my personal trainer book – Personal Fitness Training Beyond The Basics was one […]
[Continue reading...]Personal Trainer Business Cards
Update 8/29/20. Business cards are one of the first things many personal trainers have made for them, especially if they are self-employed. Some gyms may even have business cards for their fitness staff as well. But, what do you put on those cards? Can you call yourself anything? Is there anything you shouldn’t put on […]
[Continue reading...]Interview With Teresa Giordano of The Power Of Fitness
In this interview, I speak with Teresa Giordano, a personal trainer in Annapolis Maryland. Teresa has been a self-employed trainer for over 10 years, works out of her house and is the author of 2 books. She shares her insights and experiences, including her personal struggles with fibromyalgia, to help trainers be better at what […]
[Continue reading...]Viagra and Skin Cancer? What The Research Says
Driving home one night I heard a radio show discuss the possibility that Viagra may be linked to skin cancer (melanoma). That’s a new one! I was intrigued, so I made a mental note to check into it when I got home. Sure enough, there is some research on this so what I want to […]
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