Guest Author, Tim Henriques, Owner and Head Instructor of NPTI Virginia The National Personal Training Institute (NPTI) first opened its doors to students in 2001, and I was excited to be a part of the teaching staff at that time. … Continued
When looking for the projected fitness trends for 2015 there are few places to get a better gauge on what will be hot than the American College of Sports Medicine, which recently announced its predictions. They appear in the article … Continued
Countless books have been written about the perfect diet and how to lose weight. Many of these books are less than scientific and contain a number of myths that have made it into popular culture where they are now taken … Continued
Despite the fact that the winter months tend to drive most people indoors and abandon outdoors exercise opportunities, there are many reasons to make the small changes and adapt exercise opportunities to winter exercise. Here are just a few of … Continued
The mark of a strong business and a successful personal trainer is the ability to retain clients over the long term. Not only does this provide a foundation of steady income, but it is the impetus for attracting new clients … Continued
Depression and anxiety affect as much as 25 percent of all Americans, which makes them the most common mental illnesses in the country. Pharmaceutical companies have dramatically increased development and marketing of antidepressants in recent years. This has made pharmacotherapy … Continued
Because of hectic schedules, food and drink that encourages overindulgence as well as other factors, it can be difficult to stay fit during the holidays. Here are some simple suggestions that will make it easier to stay on track in … Continued
Although getting healthy and staying healthy is a lifelong pursuit, getting started is often the most challenging step on that road. It can be profoundly encouraging to realize that even just one workout session can make a difference in our … Continued
There are so many myths and misconceptions about personal trainers, it would be nearly impossible to debunk them in one blog post. Some stand in the way of people enlisting the help of a personal trainer to change their lives … Continued
Running is an exercise activity that many people want to add to their weekly exercise regimen. Whether you intend to run for a half hour or in a half marathon, there are an overwhelming number of risks that you take … Continued
