The Training Notebook Blog
Are Fitness Influencers Giving Personal Trainers a Bad Name?
In today’s scroll-heavy, algorithm-ruled fitness world, you’re more likely to see a six-pack on Instagram than in an actual gym. Fitness influencers dominate the conversation—millions of followers, sponsored posts, flashy routines.
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4 Ways To Make Your Personal Training Business More Successful
If you love fitness and helping people reach their goals then being a personal trainer is the perfect career path for you. It offers a flexible schedule by allowing you to set your own hours and appointments and working in a gym environment can be fun and exciting....
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Why Some Personal Trainers Don’t Track Client Progress (And Why That’s Dumb)
Most personal trainers love fitness. Love training. Love coaching.
But some don’t track their clients’ progress.
That’s like trying to lose...
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Six Important Things to Do When Starting a New Business
It takes time to learn how to start up a
business, but if you do things right, the rewards will far outweigh any
challenges that you'll need to face. It's important that you start your
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How to Scale Your Online Business Without Losing Control
Growing an online business is exciting, but as sales increase and customer demand rises, managing everything can become overwhelming. Many business owners start with a small team, handling everything from marketing to customer service on their own. As orders start pourin...
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How To Enhance Customer Trust In Online Transactions
How To Enhance Customer Trust In Online Transactions
Building customer trust is the secret behind any successful business, but perhaps especially when it comes to online ones where customers can’t ...
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How to Fire Up Your Metabolism
Whether you're training a client and you're looking to help them with their metabolism, or you're looking to fire up your own metabolism, it can be a quick, simple, and easy thing to do. If you currently have a metabolism with the speed of a tortoise or a cheetah, you still need to be able ...
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Tips For Supporting Your Clients Beyond The Gym
As a personal trainer, you are there for your clients, whether at 4:00 am in the gym or 4:00 pm at the studio. Your job is to guide your clients while offering inspiration and support. In addition to the usual discussion topics of reps, cardio, and nutrition, there are other th...
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Why Every Trainer Needs AI in Their Toolkit Today
Personal training has always been a profession that demands a mix of knowledge, creativity, and care. Whether you’re crafting personalized workout plans, addressing client injuries, or finding ways to motivate and inspire, the work can be incredibly rewarding but also time-consum...
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Get App and Go: Using Software in Your Own Gym
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Beyond Reps and Sets: How Trainers Shape Mindsets for Lasting Health
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Is Your Personal Training Career Worth a Sweat?
As a personal trainer and the owner of The Training Notebook, I’ve seen firsthand the challenges many trainers face in the industry, particularly when it comes to compensation. Whether you're working at a big commercial gym or on your own, ...
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Trust Issues? Here’s How to Find a Trainer Who Actually Knows What They’re Doing
Choosing a personal trainer can feel like online dating—everyone’s got a profile promising results, but who’s actually going to deliver? With so many trainers out there, how do you avoid the ones who overpromise and underdeliver? This guide cuts through the noise, giving you the...
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How Much Money Can You Make as a Personal Trainer in the United States? Let's Break It Down
Hey trainers, let's talk about the money. Because, at the end of the day, we all want to know what we’re working towards. How much can you really make as a personal trainer in the United States? I’m here to give you the real numbers, the facts, and a little bit of perspective on h...
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Gym Owner Survival Guide
The fitness industry isn't for the faint of heart. If you're a gym owner or a personal trainer gearing up to launch your own space, you know you're stepping into a battlefield. But here's the thing—if you're smart, strategic, an...
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Defying Age: Elevate Your Clients' Athletic Performance Beyond 30
As personal trainers, we often encounter clients who fear losing their speed, power, and athleticism as they age. This fear can be overwhelming, especially for those who have been active their entire lives. But here's the thing: age-related declines in speed and power are not...
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Dominate the Fitness Industry: 11 Principles Every Personal Trainer Should Live By
Hey there, fellow trainers! I’ve been hustling as a personal trainer for 17 years, working at top gyms like NYSC and Equinox in New York City. At 48 years old, with over 10,000 training sessions under my belt, I've learned a thing or two about what makes a killer training program. ...
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Prioritize Your Health: MyFitnessPal's Macro Tracking for Lasting Wellness
Understanding the fundamentals of nutrition is key to living a healthier life, and it's not as complex as it may seem. Let's break it down:
Protein, carbohydrates, and fats are the three macronutrients that are essential for maintaining a balanced diet and supporting overall wel...
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How to Deal with Know-It-All Clients: A Veteran Personal Trainer's Perspective
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From Digital Nomad to Fitness Mentor: My Return to Personal Training
I've resumed my training journey after a five-year hiatus as a digital nomad, during which I prioritized business and travel over personal training. Now, I've rediscovered my passion for working with clients.
With over 15 years of experience in the fitness industry, I've acc...
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Creating a Healthy Environment: A Guide for Personal Trainers
As personal trainers, we play a vital role in guiding our clients towards healthier lifestyles. Beyond exercise routines and fitness plans, creating an environment conducive to success is crucial. One of the most significant challenges our clients face is resisting the temptation of junk food. In...
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From Solo to Supported: Finding Your Personal Training Mentor
Embracing the life of a personal trainer can often feel like a solitary journey, a one-person show where you're the sole mastermind behind crafting tailored fitness plans for each individual. There's no squad chiming in with, "Hey, have you tried this approach?" or "How abo...
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The ‘Anti-Hunger’ Molecule: How Physical Activity Regulates Appetite, and What You Can Do to Exercise Better
Although exercise is known to burn calories and control glucose,
researchers have found another way that it may contribute to weight loss.
Recently, scientists from Stanford Medicine, Baylor University, and several
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The Winning Combo: Exercise and Nutrition Tips Every Trainer Should Know
Hey there, personal trainers, fitness gurus, and gym enthusiasts! Ever heard someone say, "If only this were true!" when they think they can eat anything as long as they exercise like crazy? Yeah, we've all been there!
Now, here's the scoop – those numbers on the...
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Debunking the Spot Reduction Myth: A Comprehensive Guide for Personal Trainers
Hey there, fellow personal trainers! We all know how often clients ask us to help them target fat loss in specific areas of their bodies. It's no surprise that the spot reduction myth is still floating around the fitness world. You've probably heard people say things like, "Doing crunches will ma...
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The Importance of Being a Fit Person in Your Family: A Personal Trainer's Perspective
As a personal trainer, I have come to realize the profound impact that being a fit person within a family can have on the overall well-being of its members. Through my own experiences, both as a fitness enthusiast and a professional in the field, I have witnessed how my dedication to health and f...
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Beyond Fitness: Uncover the Hidden Gems of a Personal Training Career
Growing up in the unforgiving concrete jungle of East New York Brooklyn, I never envisioned a life beyond back-breaking jobs like construction or mechanics. But my perspective took a monumental shift after my four years in the Navy. Fate led me to a part-time gig as a personal trainer at Forest H...
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Breaking the Ice: The Importance of Small Talk for Personal Trainers
Talk to EVERYONE!! I mean, everyone you come across in that damn gym. Don't just walk in with your head down, focused on your own shit. No! Look around, engage with people, and make a connection. You might be surprised at what can happen.
You see, 95% of the people in that gym wish you wo...
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How to Bounce Back Faster: Mastering Recovery and Regeneration Techniques
As a personal trainer, it is important to help your clients recover and regenerate after intense workouts to prevent injuries and ensure they can continue making progress towards their fitness goals. There are a variety of techniques and strategies that can be used to promote recovery, including ...
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Is Creatine Right for Your Clients? Understanding the Benefits and Risks
As a personal trainer, it's important to consider all aspects of our clients' fitness programs, including the use of supplements. One supplement that frequently comes up in discussions is creatine, which is often touted for its ability to increase muscle mass, strength, and power. But is it right...
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How to Build a Successful Personal Training Career in the Heart of Manhattan
Working as a personal trainer in Manhattan can be both challenging and rewarding. With a high demand for fitness services and competitive wages, personal trainers can build successful businesses and make a positive impact on their clients' lives. However, the competition is high, and the cost of ...
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The Personal Trainer's Guide to Motivating Clients to Reach Their Fitness Goals
As a personal trainer, one of the most important goals is to help clients achieve their fitness goals. However, motivating clients to stay committed and work hard at the gym can be a challenge. In this article, we'll explore some strategies that personal trainers can use to motivate their clients...
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From Good to Great: How Personal Trainers Can Improve Their Client Relationships with 7 Simple Tips
As a personal trainer, your main goal is to help your clients achieve their fitness goals. However, building a strong relationship with your clients is just as important. A great relationship can help you retain clients, gain referrals, and increase adherence to fitness programs. Whether you're j...
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From Stranger to Client: Using the Layering Technique to Build Rapport
Are you a fitness professional looking to boost your client base and help your clients reach their fitness goals? Well, have you heard about the layering technique? It's a great way to build strong relationships with potential clients and gradually introduce them to the benefits of personal train...
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When Your Partner isn't on Board: A Personal Trainer's Guide to Staying Motivated and Achieving Health Goals
Hey there, it's Hector Sanchez, Let's face it - reaching your health and fitness goals is a challenge, especially when your partner isn't on the same page. As a fitness enthusiast and trainer, I've encountered this roadblock countless times. But fear not, I'm here to share some tips on how to han...
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The Importance of Having a Business Plan as a Personal Trainer
As a personal trainer with over 15 years of experience, I have seen firsthand the importance of having a well-planned business strategy. With a business plan in place, personal trainers can ensure that they are building their brand and growing their client base in a sustainable and effective way....
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How to Prepare Your Coaching Business for a Rate Increase
As coaches, we all aim to grow our businesses and increase our income. However, before you can raise your rates, it’s im...
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Growing Your Gym: 20 Tactics for Selling More Memberships Today
Selling gym memberships is a crucial part of running a successful fitness center. It is the lifeblood of your business, as, without new members, your gym will not grow and thrive. However, in today's competitive market, it can be challenging to attract new customers and increase your sales. With ...
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Functional Fitness: How to Help Your Clients Move Better and Live Stronger
Functional fitness is a term that has been gaining popularity in recent years, but what does it actually mean? Simply put, functional fitness is a type of training that focuses on exercises that mimic everyday movements and activities. This approach to fitness is designed to help individuals move...
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The Art of Personal Training: How to Attract and Retain Clients
As a personal trainer, getting new clients is essential to growing your business and achieving financial success. However, with so many trainers competing for the same clients, it can be difficult to stand out and attract new business. In this article, we will explore several strategies for getti...
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The Benefits of Hybrid Training for Personal Trainers and Clients
Hybrid personal training is a combination of online personal training and in-person personal training. This type of training is becoming increasingly popular due to the convenience and flexibility it offers. In this article, we will explore the benefits of hybrid personal training and how to effe...
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Take Your Workouts to the Next Level with These Expert Tips
- Track them! First and foremost, even if you don’t follow our
programs, at least follow your own and progress one thing each workout.
Sets, reps, less rest, more weight, tempo, pairings...the list is endless.
Tracking your progress is a surefire way to progress. Consider using a
heart rat...
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The Future of Personal Training: How Technology is Changing the Game
As a personal trainer, it is important to stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and techniques in the fitness industry. Technology has the power to enhance and improve the way we train and develop our clients, leading to better results and a more efficient training process. In this article...
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The Benefits and Challenges of Hiring a Personal Trainer for Your New Year's Fitness Goals
One way to increase the chances of success with a fitness resolution is to hire a personal trainer. Personal trainers are fitness professionals who work with individuals to help them reach their specific fitness goals. They can create personalized workout plans and provide guidance and support th...
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How to Create an Effective Weight Loss Training Program for Your Personal Training Business
As a personal trainer, one of the most common goals that your clients may have is to lose weight. While there is no one-size-fits-all approach to weight loss, there are several key components that should be included in any training program designed to help your clients shed excess pounds. In this...
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Fitness Apps vs. Personal Trainers: Which is Right for You?
As technology continues to advance, fitness apps and personal trainers have become increasingly popular options for those looking to improve their physical health and fitness. While both can be effective tools for reaching fitness goals, there are key differences between the two that can impact t...
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Build Your Online Presence: A Comprehensive Guide to Starting a Fitness Blog
Starting a fitness blog can be a rewarding and fulfilling experience. It allows you to share your passion for health and wellness with a wider audience, while also potentially earning some income through advertising, sponsorships, and other opportunities.
However, starting a successful bl...
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Opening Your Own Gym? Here's What Personal Trainers Need to Know
Starting a personal training business can be a rewarding and fulfilling career choice, but it also requires a lot of hard work, dedication, and knowledge. As a personal trainer, you will be responsible for helping people achieve their fitness goals, improving their overall health and well-being, ...
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5 Trends That Are Shaping the Future of Fitness in America
The fitness industry in America is a rapidly growing and constantly evolving field. As a personal trainer, it's essential to stay up-to-date on the latest trends and technologies in order to offer the best possible service to your clients. Here are a few key trends that are shaping the industry a...
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From Novice to Pro: A Step-by-Step Guide to Starting Your Fitness Journey
As a personal trainer, you know that helping clients achieve their fitness goals starts with a strong foundation. For complete beginners, this means introducing them to the basic exercises and workouts that will form the basis of their training program.
Before diving into specific exercis...
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How to Get Started as an Online Personal Trainer in 2023
Are you a fitness enthusiast looking to turn your passion into a career? Online personal training is a growing field that offers the flexibility and convenience of working from home and helping clients reach their fitness goals. Here are some steps to get st...
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5 Things To Consider When Training Older Clients
Training a senior (65+) client can be an extremely rewarding challenge,
and a great type of clientele to add to your client base. The senior
population could really use your help, they need to build up their
strength, endurance and stability for their everyday lives.
If
and when you d...
Easy Nutrition Tips for Your Busiest Clients
Working as a trainer isn't as easy as it seems. Fitness is about more than just finding the right workout routine — it's about creating a lifestyle that clients can follow consistently. Previously, we talked about the importance of ...
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Preventing Burnout and Finding a Fulfilling Work-Life Balance
Are you feeling out of sorts at work? Are you always tired, disengaged, and unmotivated? Is it having a negative impact on your home life? These are all common symptoms of career burnout. And if you’re not experiencing them at the moment, it doesn’t mean you won’t in the future.
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Personal Trainer Guide to Perform Exercise with Back Pain
Are you suffering from back pain because of any back injury or as a side effect of local anesthesia? Are you facing difficulty in your daily work and exercise because of your back pain? If yes, you must get a personal trainer guide, who will recommend certain exercises to ease your back pain. Eve...
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Do's and Dont's of Weight Training
Weight training has a prime role in losing your extra body fat. Furthermore, weight training gives enough strength, muscle tone and boosts bone density. However, you have to perform the training appropriately to reap the benefits. Otherwise, incorrect position or lifting may result in severe inju...
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Hight-Intensity Interval Training
High-intensity interval training comprises a combination of high-intensity exercises while possessing short periods of rest in alteration. This type of training boosts your calorie burn and your cardio respiratory type of fitness. In simple words, HIIT helps you to become fit at a fast rate. Ho...
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Why Hiring A Personal Trainer Is Not A Luxury Anymore
If you already have your own fitness routine and aren't getting the results you want or are about to start getting fit, you may be considering whether it's worth investing in professional guidance. Because the days when personal trainers were only reserved for the stars are over. In fact, working...
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How To Find Your Ideal Personal Trainer
What used to be considered a luxury for the rich is now commonplace: personal training. The intensive 1:1 support is ideal for achieving individual goals.
The job of a good personal trainer is to accompany his customers during training. It should show you the correct movements,...
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Top 5 Apps for Personal Trainers
If you are a veteran certified personal trainer or a newbie trainer, finding the best apps to manage your business is essential.
The more you automate tedious tasks from your everyday life, the more time and energy you'll have to motivate and train your clients to reach their...
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So You're New To Personal Training
3 Fitness Myths That Your Client's Probably believe
As personal trainers, we might believe that some of these myths seem
like obvious bs but you have to remember that not everyone is up to date
with the latest news. We have to fight the fake news online and the
misconceptions people get from friends and family.
Science and
facts get re...
Best Exercises and Program Type for Newbie Strength Training Clients
As a personal trainer, you will see many many newbie's to strength
training.
So how will you train them? What exercises will you select? What habits
will you instill in them?
Training an inexperienced client can be challenging but also very
rewarding. You have th...
Time To Reinvent Yourself
Are you training clients online yet?
If you are not training clients online by now, get on it before you get left behind.
Per...
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Personal Training: Programming Basics
Training your clients doesn't have to be complicated as long as you have a system in place to build personal training programs.
A simple system is to break down your training session into 3 phases, warm-up, main movements, finisher.
Yes, every client is different but if you build ...
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Body Fat Loss Tips
Body Fat loss tips that have worked for me and my clients, being consistent and working hard to archive your goals is the only way these tips will equal results.
- Sleep more than 6. And try to get to bed around the same time each
night. Quality of sleep matters, too; Avoid eating or...
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Workout Shoes
Working out barefoot can help you better feel how your weight is being
displaced on your feet.
My favorite lifting shoes were Chuck
Taylors because they are really flat and I can feel the ground better than
other shoes with a lot of cushioning.
Running sneakers are not
ide...
Are Your Clients Doing Single Arm Goblet Squat?
As a personal trainer, it's sometimes best to keep things simple and safe, but that doesn't mean you have to keep things boring. Spice up your client's training sessions by adding Single Arm Goblet Squats.
After your clients get proficient doing a double arm goblet squat the single-arm go...
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Intro to Intermittent Fasting
Intermittent fasting - Abstaining from food for 16 to 18 hours a day could be key to treating a variety of health conditions and helping you break the habit of eating when you're feeling bored or because of habit.
How to Stand Out as a Personal Trainer
Nowadays there is no lack of info on the internet for tips on fitness training and nutrition. People can get overwhelmed with the plethora of information out there. Having access to more knowledge and information helps us to make better-informed decisions, it gets harder to filter out which infor...
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Setting Goals Your Clients Can Stick to
Personal trainers know that progress made in the gym is slow or non-existent without a clear set goal. Goals are a great way to give clients the direction they need and meaning to what they do in and outside of the gym. Keep your clients motivated and focused with personal goals.
You've p...
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How to Motivate Your Laziest Fitness Clients
The first months of a new year are always the most interesting when it comes to gym and fitness memberships. A lot of people start strong, ready to make good on their promise to get fitter. These numbers start to dwindle by March (sometimes even by the beginning of February) as people start to ge...
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Sell More Personal Training During the Summer Months
Summer is usually the time when most fitness facilities and trainers have a decline in business due to there client's heading out on vacations, going outdoors for their workouts, or just enjoying the summer weather with their family.
If you don’t want to this recurring problem, check ou...
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Build Your Butt Not Quad(ZILLA)
Booties are grabbing some major attention nowadays.
The glutes are our largest muscle group in your body, and almost every action movement done by the lower body requires its activation.
Strong glutes are good for everyone, they may be the sexiest muscle.
The point i...
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The Rise of the Fitness Female Fitfluencer
CrossFit has inspired many women to strength training instead of just doing cardio classes and lifting light weights. The result of the strength training has resulted in well-developed physics and they love to show off their results.
Fitness trends like bodybuilding and Bikini sports have...
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Saves Yourself Hours by Creating Reusable Programs Templates
A template lets you quickly create individualized programs for many clients without compromising the quality of your work or results. ????
Think about all the time you can save if you don't have to print out Excell training program spreadsheets.
Your clients will love the fact tha...
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What is the optimal pre & post-workout meals? What should they contain?
Pre-workout: Stick to carbs & protein. Avoid high-fat items. I like to do egg white omelets with lots of veggies & toast.
Post-workout: protein & carb (quick digesting) e.g protein smoothie
Take-Home Points;
Your body needs carbs to fuel your working muscles.
Prote...
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No worries, I workout so I can eat anything I want
If only this were true!
Have you ever heard someone say this? Or perhaps you've said this to yourself?
The numbers in the graphic are mere approximations. It all depending on your body weight, lean body mass, type of exercises, and effort, your calorie expenditure might be above o...
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FITNESS MYTH: SPOT REDUCTION
The Myth behind spot reduction is that you can do certain exercises to reduce fat from a particular body part.
Example: Crunches to burn fat in the abdominal area.
It's been proven by scientific research not to be true.
This myth doesn't go away mainly because of the money...
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