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The endomorph body type can be frustrating. If you struggle to lose weight and gain easily, especially when indulging in carbs, try a workout structure and diet that matches your body type.
Endomorph Body Type Workout and Diet Guide

The endomorph body type can be frustrating. If you struggle to lose weight and gain easily, especially when indulging in carbs, try a workout structure and diet that matches your body type.

Correcting Bad Posture: Your Guide to Upper Crossed Syndrome
Correcting Bad Posture: Your Guide to Upper Crossed Syndrome

Poor posture is the leading cause of upper crossed syndrome. Thus, to combat this syndrome, you have to correct postural issues. Here’s how trainers can help clients with this, and what can happen if upper cross syndrome goes untreated.

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Gym Manager: Job Description, Salary, and How to Become One

Are you interested in a higher-level fitness role? Gym manager is one option. Learn what a gym manager does, salary potential, and how to become one.

Exercises for Low Back Pain
Exercises for Low Back Pain - Help Your Clients Get Relief

Pain in the lower back is a common problem for all types of people. If you or your clients are experiencing lower back pain, these exercises can help.

ISSA, International Sports Sciences Association, Certified Personal Trainer, ISSAonline, CPR Training for Personal Trainers—What You Need to Know
CPR Training for Personal Trainers - What You Need to Know

As a personal trainer, you have a responsibility to provide clients with the best advice and guidance. You are also responsible for keeping them as safe as reasonably possible. This means having proper lifesaving training. Here's everything you need to know about CPR training for personal trainers.

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How to Get Your Workout Routine Back on Track

Consistency is crucial to client success. Remaining committed to a workout program will allow you see the results you desire. Although life happens and we fall off a program at times. Try some of these tips to get your workout routine back on track!

Training the Older Adult | Trainers Talking Truths
Training the Older Adult | Trainers Talking Truths

Jenny and Dan speak to Robert Linkul, owner and founder of “Training the Older Adult”. This company serves as a source of information for fitness professionals and the public to better understand aging and fitness.

Trauma and Triumph: How Exercise Can Aid in Recovery
Trauma and Triumph: How Exercise Can Aid in Recovery | Trainers Talking Truths

In this episode of Trainers Talking Truths, we welcome back Angel, a fitness and wellness expert, who shares her journey into the industry. We then dive into a difficult topic, trauma, and discuss what it is and how it can affect someone's ability to exercise.

Kinetic Chain Exercises: Open Versus Closed
Kinetic Chain Exercises: Open Versus Closed

Get the most out of your training by incorporating open and closed kinetic-chain exercises. Know when and how to use them for efficient movement patterns.

Include a Proper Warm-Up and Cool Down to Maximize Workouts
Include a Proper Warm-Up and Cool Down to Maximize Workouts

Do you skip warm-ups and cool downs? Trying to save time or just don't think they're necessary? Get a refresher on the importance of including these in every workout you and your clients complete.

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Yoga for Upper Body Strength - Get Strong Without Lifting

It takes strength to hold yoga poses, which means it can be a great workout. Certain poses, like crow, wheel, and downward dog take a great amount of upper body strength to hold. Learn how to use yoga to give your clients an alternative to traditional weightlifting.

Adding Yoga Strength Training to Your Fitness Routine
Adding Yoga Strength Training to Your Fitness Routine

Most people don't think about yoga as a way to build strength. But these types of postures are great for building muscle. Here's how to make yoga poses part of a complete fitness routine.

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