Menopause and Exercise: Training the “Change”
Menopause defines the time frame following a year-long cessation of a woman’s menstrual cycle. Perimenopause, not nearly as easy to recognize, refers to the few [...]
Health and Wellness in Rural America
The state of health and wellness in rural America is in dire straits, and it seems, no one is talking about it. Health professionals are [...]
Cancer-Related Fatigue
Cancer-related fatigue is the most common and distressing side effect experienced by cancer survivors. The severity and length of the fatigue depends on the type [...]
Pregnancy and the Immune System
Pregnancy and fitness with pandemic restrictions get complicated. During this pandemic, pregnant women are even more isolated than the general population. Our general understanding is [...]
New Moms New To Exercise
Having a baby will completely change a person's life. New moms have so much to adjust to: lack of sleep, a body traumatized by pregnancy [...]
REHIIT–Tailoring Interval Training for Older Fitness Clients
Despite its widespread benefits, engagement in physical activities or exercise remains scarce, primarily reported a result of a ‘lack of time’. How can personal [...]
Moms-to-Be New To Exercise
First-time pregnancy can be the most exciting time of a woman's life. And for some, also some of the most physically challenging! For moms-to-be who [...]
The Adapted Fitness Training Model: Explained
Have you ever heard of the adapted fitness training model? Read on to find out how to use this method of training with differently-abled personal [...]
Working with Limited Mobility Clients: Tips and Tricks
If you have never worked with a limited mobility client in your career as a personal trainer, it might seem daunting at first. You might [...]
Fitness Age Gauges for Older Clients
Medicare-aged folks comprise a notable and possibly growing segment of our NFPT clientele. Their calendar years may or may not reflect “gym or fitness age.”1 [...]