Update 7/25/19. I see a lot of people online asking “what’s the best personal training license” and almost as many fitness experts blogging about “the best personal training license” too. Most of these people don’t know what the heck they are talking about! Let me try to add my 2 cents to this question and […]
[Continue reading...]Jack LaLanne The Biggest Name in Fitness History
Personal trainers need to know who Jack LaLanne was. But, if your under 30, Jack LaLanne was probably the guy you saw selling juicers on TV. While he did do that, I will make the bold statement that Jack LaLanne was more important than Arnold! Jack was more important than Joe Weider and Ronnie […]
[Continue reading...]Interview Lisa Cerasoli
Lisa Cerasoli is a unique figure in the fitness industry. She is not only a certified personal trainer and author; she is also an accomplished actress, appearing in many very popular TV shows. But even more important than this, Lisa Cerasoli has also been a caregiver and more than anything else that Lisa’s done, this […]
[Continue reading...]It Pays To Be a Type II Diabetic
What I’m about to say about type II diabetes will offend some people. Heck, I’m sure others will be downright mad at me. Believe me I mean no disrespect to anyone. I speak these words because they need to be said – because so few others want you to hear them. What I am about […]
[Continue reading...]Fitness True or False
If you’re like most people, you have a lot of exercise and health questions. In spite of the widespread abundance of books, videos and the internet, many of the same questions remain unanswered in the minds of people. Here is a run down of some of the most frequently asked questions I get on a […]
[Continue reading...]Exercise Training Tips
It seems that these days, everybody is trying live a healthier lifestyle. For many, this means working out. Unfortunately, many people either have misguided ideas about how to exercise or are working out in ways that may be totally counterproductive to their goals. So, to help you better understand how your bodies respond to exercise, […]
[Continue reading...]Got Glucosamine?
Glucosamine sulfate is a natural compound formed within the body that plays a role in proper formation of cartilage. Because of this, glucosamine is sold as a supplement to decrease the pain associated with osteoarthritis—a type of arthritis that occurs when the cartilage between bones is wears away, producing pain. Some studies do exist showing […]
[Continue reading...]Creatine: Do You Need It?
Updated February 17, 2025. Creatine, a natural substance that is made in the body as well as found in meat and fish, is arguably one of the most highly researched dietary supplements in history. Over the last several years creatine has enjoyed unprecedented popularity in the fitness community because it tends to make people stronger […]
[Continue reading...]Calcium
The mineral calcium may not seem as “sexy” as other supplements available to consumers today but it certainly has a tremendous amount of research behind it. As most reading these words already know, calcium is a significant component of bones and teeth, giving them strength. As we grow older, bones become weak due to osteoporosis […]
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