Personal trainer Drew Manning of Eagle Mountain, Utah decided to walk the walk. Not by losing weight but by gaining it. His goal was to gain 80 pounds (he stopped after 72 pounds) over a six-month period, and then live …
While many obese people do not exercise regularly, others hire personal trainers to try and lose their excess pounds. It has long been clear that being obese is extremely unhealthy. However, a new study by the World Health Organization (WHO) …
For the last six months, UC Berkeley personal trainer Devin Wicks has been waiting in limbo as school officials continue investigating his alleged preferential treatment toward Chancellor Nicholas Dirks. A former colleague claims that Wicks offered Dirks access to personal …
One option to help give your clients a competitive edge is to have them drink beetroot juice before an endurance event. A number of studies have shown that the nitrates in beetroots help to enhance stamina, endurance, and strength. Elite …
As the popularity of freelancing, crowdsourcing, and self-employment continues to grow, the normalcy of a 9-to-5 workday is quickly fading. So how can personal trainers accommodate the growing number of Americans working odd hours that lack easy access to around-the-clock …
While you are the best source of fitness information for your clients, apps may help to keep them motivated when they work out in your absence. The ARC Research Group reviewed almost 8,000 health and fitness apps to determine which …
Most people see the holidays as a time to let loose their belt loops and pound down the poultry. They ignore their fitness failures while guzzling down boatloads of gravy and cranberry sauce during winter feast after winter feast. However, …
Collin Clark, a 22-year-old with Down Syndrome is just days away from achieving one of his dreams. It has been a goal of his for quite some time to enter a bodybuilding competition. Clark works at the front desk of …
Professional athletes have already proven themselves to be highly motivated individuals. However, even they need help once in a while. It takes a special kind of trainer to push these people past their own impressive limits, and there might be …
The gym can be an extremely daunting place for many. Those that don’t avoid it altogether may struggle to muster up the courage to ask for help once they are there. In some cases, new gym goers might actually be …