Equipment – Personal Training
Walking With Wearable Activity Trackers
Wearable activity trackers encourage people to walk up to 40 minutes more per day, leading to more weight loss over 5 months.
Fit Tech Data for Coaching Success
Wearables and the fit tech data they produce have become an opportunity to deepen the client and fitness professional relationship.
Today’s Fitness Participation Trends
Increases in fitness participation after COVID-19 restrictions lifted included treadmill use, cross training and stair climber use.
Sportswear Contains High Levels of BPA
Recent testing conducted by the Center for Environmental Health in Oakland, California, discovered high BPA levels in athletic clothing.
Vibration Foam Rolling vs. Static Stretching
Vibration foam rolling (VFR) reduces muscle stiffness and increases joint range of motion more effectively than static stretching (SS).
A New Meeting of Mind, Body and Soul
Here’s a peek into that world where the mind can explore new ways of approaching classic formats; where your imagination can stretch along with your body; and where your spirit can soar through pure and powerful inspiration that nourishes the soul.
Kettlebell Training and Muscular Fitness in Men
To improve muscular endurance with kettlebell training, a periodized 6-week program produced more improvement than a nonperiodized one.
Using Heart Rate Variability to Maximize Performance
Can fitness professionals use heart rate variability data to help clients fine-tune their workouts and their all-important recovery?
An Activity Tracker in Clothing
Your clients may soon be able to use a shirt or pair of pants as an effective alternative to a wrist-worn activity tracker.
Understanding The Complexity Of Obesity
Obesity is a complex disease with many underlying factors and causes. The oversimplification of weight loss that many coaches and trainers subscribe to (“move more and eat less”) tends to blame…
Leg Trackers Improve Accuracy
Researchers have developed a system of leg trackers, in contrast to those worn on the wrist, that’s more accurate at monitoring activity.
Fitness Tracker Data Gets Personal
Researchers have developed a method to leverage fitness tracker data to create tailored digital messages specific to the wearer.
Side Effects of Compression Socks
Many believe that specialty apparel improves performance. New findings show that compression socks also offer beneficial sensory feedback.
Genes and Exercise: Does it Matter?
Personal trainers understand that one program does not fit every client and that genes may play a role. Still, it can be frustrating when you have two clients who appear…
Applying Learning Theories to Personal Training
Updated on November 2, 2021 Successful personal trainers are effective teachers and know how to apply learning theories. While personal training in part involves changing the body, teaching is the…
Parkinson’s Disease and Exercise
Is there a positive relationship between Parkinson’s disease and exercise? Yes! And personal trainers can make a real difference.
Power Training for Older Clients
Power training for your active agers can be a vital part of programming. By helping your clients maintain speed, you will do them the service of training them for the sport of life.
