7 Study Tips for NASM’s Personal Trainer Certification

By | April 12th, 2023|Categories: Habits, Motivation, Professional Development & Client Interaction, Uncategorized|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Here are 7 tips that you can utilize to set yourself up for success while studying for the National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Training program whether you are self-studying or apart of BCPTI. [...]

Do You Need A Personal Training Certification?

By | March 17th, 2023|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: , , , |

Benefits of Certification Having a personal training certification is necessary for several reasons. Firstly, it demonstrates that a personal trainer has met certain standards and qualifications, and has completed the necessary training and education to [...]

Greens Supplements: What’s the deal?

By | August 22nd, 2023|Categories: Health & Wellness, Nutrition|Tags: , , , , , , |

In recent years, the popularity of greens supplements has skyrocketed. These powdered blends claim to provide a convenient and nutrient-dense way to boost your daily intake of fruits and vegetables. But are they really worth [...]

The Overhead Press (OHP) – Unlocking Strength and Stability

By | July 28th, 2023|Categories: Core, Exercise Technique, Function, Mobility & Movement|Tags: , , , , , |

The Overhead Press, or OHP, is a powerful expression of the human body's overall function. It requires utilizing the entire kinetic chain and possessing adequate mobility and stability for proper execution. Unfortunately, the OHP has [...]

Great Technique and Form: The Lost Art of Gains

By | July 20th, 2023|Categories: Function, Habits, Professional Development & Client Interaction|Tags: , , , , |

Let’s dive into the often overlooked but critical aspect of fitness training - proper technique and form. We'll explore the impact of correct form on your results and the potential negative adaptations that can arise [...]

Which Diet is Best for My Client?  The Skinny on Fab Diets!

By | June 16th, 2023|Categories: Habits, Nutrition|Tags: , , , , |

By Andrea Robb Have you ever had a client say “I tried this diet but I didn’t get the results I wanted” or “what do you think of this diet?”  Every year there seems to [...]

Anterior Core Training: Unlock Core Strength and Enhance Athletic Performance

By | May 25th, 2023|Categories: Core, Function, Mobility & Movement|Tags: , , , , , |

Core training can fall within many categories depending on our goals and intentions. Many people want to train core and end up doing crunches and planks or they want to jump to the cool looking [...]

Do I Really Need to Warm-Up Before Working out?

By | May 1st, 2023|Categories: Function, Habits, Mobility & Movement, Warm Up|Tags: , , , , , |

(by Andrea Robb) What’s the Big Deal? “Let’s get to the workout as soon as possible” or “I need to make sure that every muscle in my body is warmed up before we workout”.  I’m [...]