Psychology & Behavioral Coaching: How to Increase Client Adherence and Success

By | February 7th, 2024|Categories: Habits, Motivation, Professional Development & Client Interaction|Tags: , , , , , |

As a Personal Trainer, coaching our clients goes beyond the session and one singular domain. Personal trainers assist their clients in fitness, nutrition, or personal development so understanding the nuances of psychology can significantly impact [...]

Lost in Translation: Coaching & Cueing

By | January 17th, 2024|Categories: Exercise Technique, Professional Development & Client Interaction|Tags: , , , , |

Communication is one of the more challenging aspects that people struggle with. The best thing about fitness is the unique language that develops through it. Over time, as someone gets more involved in fitness, the [...]

3 Ways to Drive Progression

By | January 10th, 2024|Categories: Exercise Technique, Mobility & Movement, Professional Development & Client Interaction, Programming|Tags: , , , , |

The most common ways to progress an exercise are through changing sets, reps and load. In most programs, those can often become the only means of progression despite the flexibility to adjust other factors. Let's [...]

Unleash Your Core Power: A Guide to Frontal and Transverse Plane Core Exercises

By | December 6th, 2023|Categories: Core, Function, Mobility & Movement|Tags: , , , , , |

In our previous blog post (you can read that here if you missed it), we discussed unlocking the anterior chain core, essentially what we understand as our abs. Most exercises tended to focus on crunches, [...]

Leveraging Body Mechanics: Comprehensive Look at Sumo vs. Conventional Deadlifts

By | November 1st, 2023|Categories: Exercise Technique, Squat & Deadlift|Tags: , , , |

Introduction: The world of deadlifting is rife with discussions comparing Sumo and Conventional styles. Amidst the noise, a misconception often crops up, alleging that Sumo deadlifting is akin to cheating due to its perceived advantages. [...]

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 [...]