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What are some of your favorite nonconventional training tools and accessories?

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12 Answers | Asked by Jonathan Glick 343 days ago
Answered by Stephen Landrum 41 days ago
I use the slicky slide at the playground behind my house. When the kiddies aren't around, I climb up about half way in m... read more

Total body training two days in a row?

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15 Answers | Asked by Patricia LoPiccolo 42 days ago
Answered by Stephen Landrum 41 days ago
Sounds to me like you have gone after your goals with some authority. Good for you! This can be done in a plenty safe ma... read more

What are the top five lessons you've learned as a personal trainer?

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31 Answers | Asked by Laura Myers 706 days ago
Answered by Stephen Landrum 41 days ago
Admit you will make mistakes, its going to happen Admit they will make mistakes, its going to happen Learn f... read more

Which is more valuable a Bachelor's degree or specialized certifications?

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12 Answers | Asked by Patricia Slauson-Marcussen 42 days ago
Answered by Stephen Landrum 41 days ago
If it was down to only those two options, I would say the Bachelor's degree. However, experience is the greatest educati... read more

I am loving my Dynamax Medicine Balls, any of you using them? How do you like them compared to regular medicine balls?

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7 Answers | Asked by Susan D'Alonzo 42 days ago
Answered by Stephen Landrum 41 days ago
Great when you don't want any bounce. They are soft enough to not intimidate newer clientele and the grey ones are big e... read more

What does the Listing Impressions under the stats summary on my FitnessConnect page mean?

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9 Answers | Asked by David Hannan 45 days ago
Answered by Stephen Landrum 41 days ago
Guess we're all wondering. Wonder when we'll get the answer? Its a wonder IDEA hasn't got to this question yet. Wonderfu... read more

Advice on military specific (style) certifications...

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7 Answers | Asked by Thea Ward 89 days ago
Answered by Stephen Landrum 85 days ago
Thea, It really depends on the TYPE of training you want to provide for your given clientele. Are you wanting to t... read more

How are you celebrating National Recreational Sports and Fitness Day?

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9 Answers | Asked by KewlFit 87 days ago
Answered by Stephen Landrum 85 days ago
Did not now about this. I did an 83 mile bike ride (street) so I guess I participated... Right? SURE I DID! Just like I ... read more

What are your top five favorite body weight exercises?

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17 Answers | Asked by Harris Sophocleous 107 days ago
Answered by Stephen Landrum 91 days ago
Pushups
Pullups
Squats
Planks
Lunges
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Besides lat pulldown machine, one arm DB row off a bench or using a cable, how else can you target the lats?

10 Answers | Asked by Chris Gellert, PT, MMusc &Sports Physio, MPT, CSCS, CPT 393 days ago
Answered by Stephen Landrum 98 days ago
Wide grip, palms forward pull ups. I use big rubber bands to provide extra lift for those who can't do pull ups on their... read more
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