Every personal trainer gets the question from people about what is the ideal amount of exercise. While there is no universally correct answer, there have been two recent studies that provide scientific evidence that there is clearly too little exercise … Continued
If you’re one of the millions of people that can benefit from a personal trainer, you may have a false idea about hiring them based on what you see in the media. The reality is that almost anyone can hire … Continued
Whether you have just attained your certification and you’re looking for your first position at a gym or you’re more seasoned and looking for a better fit, there are some specific things you can look for to help you explore … Continued
Anyone over 40 can tell you of the struggle to maintain or regain a healthy body as aging takes its natural toll on our weight and all other aspects of our internal and external physiology. More and more personal trainers … Continued
Every personal trainer should be striving to become a standout among personal trainers. The question often comes down to what does that mean? Here’s a hint: it mostly comes from within rather than outside of you, which may require a … Continued
It’s been nearly a year since we discussed strength training for women in this earlier blog post, so it’s time to delve a little deeper. Here, we specifically look at why women can and should lift weights. As skilled certified … Continued
Too often, potential clients see personal trainers as luxuries reserved for the rich and famous. In reality, ANYONE can benefit from using a personal trainer to hit their fitness goals. While a personal trainer does cost money, investing in one … Continued
With spring on the doorstep, many certified personal trainers are entering a busy season where clients have a strong desire to get in shape for the summer. Here are some of the workout regimens and nutritional tips that can help … Continued
As you likely read in our projected fitness trends blog post, body weight training topped a list of fitness trends in an annual survey of more than 3,800 fitness professionals. More and more certified fitness trainers are incorporating these workouts … Continued
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
