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If you've been around fitness circles for any length of time, then you're probably no stranger to the infamous "summer cut." It's a rite of passage taken every year when fitness enthusiasts commit to trimming off the extra layer of "insulation" that kept their midsections warm over those frosty ...

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.

As a trainer or health coach, you may see clients with certain health conditions that affect weight. Hypothyroidism is a dysfunction in the thyroid gland that triggers weight gain. Teach your clients about this condition and the foods that support better thyroid function.

A tight IT band can be a real menace for active people. The pain and discomfort can sideline your running and other activities, potentially for weeks. Regular yoga practice, and specific poses that stretch the IT band, can prevent IT injuries and bring relief to existing tightness.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.