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- Pleasure vs. Pain - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Anthony DAlessandroWhen I listen to a speaker, even if I get just one or two things from them, it’s a success. I don’t expect you to do everything I say, just take the things that work for you. Take a few nuggets and apply them to your life and you’ll start seeing dramatic results. Now the name of this article ...
Views: 2039(2 votes) - Measuring Movement : The Best Kept Secret in Improving Athletic Performance? - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Eric Dagati“How did you know that?” asks David, an aspiring young Bergen County track athlete, in astonishment. He wonders in amazement how his trainer, Eric D’Agati, knew his left calf was significantly tighter than his right. “I had a 50/50 shot,” Eric jokes, when in reality he is going over the results ...
Views: 2949(2 votes) - When Your Client Just Won't Lose Weight - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Celeste HackettThis article is for anyone who helps others lose weight as a profession. You may be a coach, nutritionist, dietician, personal trainer, nurse, EFT practitioner, doctor, therapist or even a hypnotist. No matter how you implement your program for your clients, I think you’ll find this ...
Views: 4998(2 votes) - Pleasure vs. Pain - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Anthony DAlessandroWhen I listen to a speaker, even if I get just one or two things from them, it’s a success. I don’t expect you to do everything I say, just take the things that work for you. Take a few nuggets and apply them to your life and you’ll start seeing dramatic results. Now the name of this article ...
Views: 3256(3 votes) - Good Form, Bad Workout? - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Clint PhillipsGood Form, Bad Workout? by Chicago Personal Trainer Clint Phillips www.chicagopersonaltrainer.com Many beginning exercisers are concerned about using proper form when working out. We have all heard about the evils of using bad form. In general, form is important BUT - don't sacrifice your ...
Views: 2042(2 votes) - Why Leg Raises Contribute to Back Pain - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2011 from Dr. Len LopezAbout 30 years ago we learned that straight legged sit-ups were bad for us because it caused back pain. But aren’t lying or hanging leg raises the same thing as the straight legged sit-ups – done in reverse? Aren’t we using the same muscles, whether we raise our legs and keep our upper body ...
Views: 5815(1 vote) - 7 Easy Ways To Build Muscle Mass - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Tim RyanDepending on where you look there is a lot of great information out there on how to build muscle up. However provided here are a few seldom mentioned tips that can certainly aid you in your quest for muscle mass. Here they are: Try drinking green tea. This can inhibit the enzyme that inhibits ...
Views: 1884(2 votes) - Build Muscle Up Fast: You Are One Secret Away From Massive Gains! - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Tim RyanSpending hours in the gym to build muscle up and not making progress? Brilliant news! There is every chance that there is just one reason stopping your from masive gains. this knowledge alone will help you enormously in your attempts to build muscle up. For most begiiner bodybuilders and some ...
Views: 2252(2 votes) - Get Big Fast without Juicing - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from James EvansThe temptation to use steroids is often irresistible to young men surrounded by “roiders” prowling the gym and strutting their stuff with their artificially-enhanced muscles, bulging veins, and inflated egos. It seems that everyone wants to get bigger and stronger faster without devoting the ...
Views: 2149(1 vote) - Add an Inch to Your Arms in 30 Days or Less! - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Tim RyanThere are many reasons that people want to build muscle mass on their biceps. For the majority of people going to work is all about wearing a shirt and tie. This of course means that only your biceps are really visible. Perhaps this is one reason why there is such a fascination in getting big ...
Views: 2817(1 vote) - Identifying Opportunity - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Darrell Morris“Success always comes when preparation meets opportunity” ~Henry Hartman Change happens. It’s a given, particularly in business. If its not your market, it’s your customers’ needs and preferences, or the technology and equipment you use, or your sales channels, or the way you deliver ...
Views: 2827(1 vote) - How To Eat To Build Muscle At Fast Food Joints - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Tim RyanKeeping down two jobs, meetings to attend, kids to pick up from school and such like there are so many distractions, time constraints and pressures that if we are not vigilant can only lead to one thing... {not enough time to plan and organise your meals}. If you are anting to pack on muscle ...
Views: 6725(1 vote) - UberAwareness - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2009 from Jo-Anne CutlerWaking up a few days ago, who would have guessed that it would be my last normal morning; that this could happen to my fit, athletic and what I considered to be a very co-ordinated body…but it was...and it did! I often get bursts of inspiration and creativity when I get home from my runs and ...
Views: 2509(1 vote) - What Can I Do To Build Muscle And Burn Fat? - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Tim RyanThe goal of the majority of gym users is to build muscle and to lose fat simultaneously. Often a newbie to bodybuilding will say that their goals is to build muscle and burn fat. here we will talk about ways to go about chieving this. So, is it actually possible to build muscle up and burn ...
Views: 1572 - Bad Muscle Building Habits To Be Avoided - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Tim RyanDeveloping good habits is crucial to build muscle up on a long term basis. It is highly important to be consistently doing the right things if you want to keep building muscle. Unfortunately often people get into bad habits without thinking about the danger they are risking or about how much ...
Views: 10073(1 vote) - Build Muscle Up: Three Things You Absolutely Must Do - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Tim RyanJust as a tree cannot grow with out sufficient water, sunlight and soil no matter what else you give it, to build up muscle your body also has several things that you absolutely must provide it with in order to grow. No amount of fancy exercise equipment, supplement or outfit will allow you to ...
Views: 1755(1 vote) - Fueling Your Body for Peak Performance and Optimal Health - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Roy VartabedianPeak physical performance is the goal of every athlete. Proper training is of vital importance to achieve this goal. But keep in mind that while exercise moves the body, food not only fuels the body but actually makes the body. We've all heard the analogy about needing to eat good food for ...
Views: 2858(2 votes) - Is Your Metabolism Burning the Wrong Fuel? - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2009 from Dr. Len LopezThe biggest reason people struggle with fatigue and weight gain is because they are burning the wrong fuel! They’re burning carbs and proteins for energy instead of stored body fats. The body is designed to burn calories to produce energy. It does this by burning calories from the breakdown ...
Views: 1705(2 votes) - How to Get Rid of Stress and Gain Body Strength at the Same Time, with Almost No Effort? - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2009 from deborah rissetBody building programs are not only used to increase your muscle mass. Many people use these programs in their own swimming pools as a way to relax. Anyone can try doing some aqua fitness exercises because they can improve your health and prevent heart illness. Any person can start their own ...
Views: 1159 - Hiring a Personal Trainer - Where Do You Start? - by Submitted on May 26, 2009 from James EvansYou’ve been thinking about getting in shape forever and finally made the decision to join a health club – congratulations! Now what? You don’t know how to use the equipment and you haven’t the slightest idea of where to start. So, should you hire a personal trainer or try to figure things out ...
Views: 1528 - Instructions for Taking Accurate Before & After Photos - by Submitted on May 14, 2009 from David KeenanTAKE PHOTOS TO MEASURE PROGRESS FOR WEIGHT LOSS...MUSCLE BUILDING...OR PROPER POSTURE. * Follow these directions to assure a good documentation of all body areas. * It’s important to maintain the same conditions each time you take the photos. * Take follow-up photos about every 4 to 8 weeks for ...
Views: 2107 - Equine Assisted Life Coaching - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from veronica garrettThe reason that the horse makes such a wonderful Life Coach is that he inspires in us the excellence we need to succeed in our own personal lives...and the ENERGY to make it happen. Preparing horse and rider for a career in Life Coaching Once horse and rider have reached a certain level and ...
Views: 2396(1 vote) - Developing Pilates Training Programs for Clients with Attention Deficit Disorder - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Aliesa George"I have a question about a client with Attention Deficit Disorder, ADD. She takes medication for it and sometimes it works better than others. I try to minimize distractions in and around the studio and I try to be very clear with my queing. Is there something I could be doing to focus her? ...
Views: 5882(4 votes) - Eight Great Reasons To Add Rowing To Your Workout Program for Cardio and Health - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Aliesa GeorgeYesterday I switched things up for my regular aerobic workout and did my cardio on the rowing machine. Whew…I forgot what a great whole-body workout you can get on a rowing machine. If you’re one to always head to the treadmill, bike, or elliptical machine - I’d encourage you to check out the ...
Views: 9073(3 votes) - Being a Personal Trainer - Is Now the Right Time? - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Mik CowansThe health and fitness industry is bucking the trend of current unemployment fears by showing positive signs of growth, latest research has revealed. Despite the difficult economic climate, 2008 FIA State of the Fitness Industry figures has revealed a 2.6 per cent increase in the estimated ...
Views: 1263 - A Practical Guide to Setting Setting Your Goals for a Healthy Lifestyle - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2009 from Tracy L. SpeightsStarting out on any project is hard, have you ever wondered or figured out why? For some of us it's really easy to START something new, but the problem is sometimes we don’t FINISH it. It is a well-known fact that many of us are able to start an activity but as we move along with it, we often ...
Views: 1509(1 vote) - Benefits of an Exercise Program - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2009 from Tracy L. SpeightsAlthough fitness and health have similar properties, they are, in reality, two very different concepts. While health refers to the absence of diseases, fitness refers to the degree of body functioning and the ability of the body to handle physical demands. The more efficient the body functions, ...
Views: 1338 - 3 Dimensional Personal Training: Success through Synergy - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesThe whole is greater than the sum of its parts. In the field of health and fitness, there are many effective techniques to help us achieve our optimal weight, appearance, and fitness level. When used in isolation, however, many such techniques provide only short-term results and often produce a ...
Views: 2205 - What Are The Advantages Of Working With A Personal Trainer At A Studio Over A Gym? - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2009 from Mike DeiblerPersonal Training has become a popular service today. You can easily find a trainer to help you reach your fitness goals all over the place. You will see trainers working with gym members, teaching outside at beaches and parks, or you can even have a trainer visit you at your home to work. ...
Views: 3627 - Maintenance Of The Troubled Lower Back With Precise Exercise. - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2008 from Rivak HoffmanBeing a professional personal trainer and medical exercise specialist ,in excellent physical shape doesn’t not exclude me from the possibilities of acquiring a lower back injury. I train an average of 5 days per week 90 minutes per day since the age of 13. If anything there are ...
Views: 1439 - Don't Skip Breakfast To Cut Your Calories - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2008 from mike FoleyWhen it comes to cutting calories, breakfast is often the first thing to go. But new research suggests that people who are successful at losing weight – and, more importantly, keeping it off – eat breakfast every day. Researchers from the Center for Human Nutrition at the ...
Views: 909 - Personal Training: Sometimes the - "Un-profession" - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2008 from Boyd MyersAlthough there are a select few personal trainers that strive to deliver above and beyond their clients' expectations, all to often the opposite is true. The true professionals in the business of health and fitness are sometimes hard to find. We've all heard personal training horror stories, but ...
Views: 2878 - So You Want To Become A Top Personal Trainer? - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2008 from Boyd MyersThere are few jobs in today’s society where someone with a little more than a heartbeat can become financially successful. Unfortunately, far too many individuals in the aforementioned group believe that they can attain a certification to become a personal trainer and the money will start ...
Views: 7214 - Personal Trainer Business Skills To Profit - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2008 from Jim O'ConnorThe most successful personal fitness trainers have a few common characteristics that propel them to a six figure personal trainer business. Being a personal fitness trainer myself, I have thought long and hard about the common personal training business success principles that propel the ...
Views: 2871 - The Best Muscle Building Secrets For Fast Recovery - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2008 from Tony SchwartzIf muscle building is your goal then you need to pay attention to your recovery. After all, this is where muscle is built. A great training program will put you on the right path, but if you don’t take measures for optimal recovery then don’t expect to be stronger or bigger at your next ...
Views: 6011 - What Is The NBFE Really Doing? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2008 from Daniel GaitaWhat is the NBFE really doing? The leading certification associations like the ACSM, and the NSCA, who require trainers to take a proctored written exam to become certified, did not want to equally recognize other organizations that would allow its customers to simply mail-in an exam to become ...
Views: 2351 - Shedding Light On The Personal Training Industry - Board Exams, Licensure, and Certifications - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2008 from Daniel GaitaI've always had a passion for fitness. I benefited from exercise as an athlete in high school, as a Marine during operations in Bosnia, Somalia, and Haiti again as a division 1 athlete and today as a disabled veteran and health and fitness consultant. It is a passion that has led to a rewarding ...
Views: 1831 - Personal Training Over The Horizon - The Industry - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2008 from Daniel GaitaAs we begin 2007 and look back at the last decade one must appreciate the progress that has been made in the industry. From an industry then plagued by under qualified certification associations to now becoming an industry of maturing certifying bodies appropriately achieving NOCA/NCCA ...
Views: 1278 - Required Training To Properly Use Mace - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2008 from john audlee audleeWireless alarms, including an infrared system that detects motion, are a new alternative in home security devices. These easy-to-operate wireless alarms mount easily and can be used to protect a single room or an entire home. Depending upon your needs and price range, there are wireless alarm ...
Views: 1279 - The Power Of Triple Acting Mace - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2008 from john audlee audleeFor years, Mace has been a powerful personal protection device among both civilians and law enforcement. The effects of Mace as a safety spray are powerful and immediate – the eyes tear profusely, the skin burns as though on fire, and the person under the effects of Mace can become easily ...
Views: 1029 - The Difference between Mace and Pepper Spray. - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2008 from john audlee audleeMace and pepper spray are both excellent personal protection safety sprays that offer portability combined with tremendous effectiveness. Both security sprays are loosely regulated and are legal in almost every state, providing a self defense alternative to those who may not be able to carry ...
Views: 8884(1 vote) - Flying With Mace And The Role It Played In 9/11. - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2008 from john audlee audleeFlying with any substance seems to be a toss-up these days, leaving us to wonder if we will be allowed to board the plane, or even just make it through the screening process. Just the thought of trying to sneak a banned item through airport security is enough to cause disturbing thoughts of ...
Views: 3323 - All about Stun Gun Types. - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2008 from john audlee audleeThe basic premise about stun guns is that they are a powerful personal protection device that delivers a disabling electric shock to your attacker. Stun guns will temporarily disable an attacker by interrupting the body’s electric circuit between the brain and the muscles. He will become ...
Views: 2547 - Pepper Spray Safety from Dispersion Methods - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2008 from john audlee audleePepper spray safety has made large strides since its inception as a security spray. Pepper spray protection of today is convenient for most people to carry, either in a bag or purse, on a keychain, in a pocket, or in the glove compartment of a vehicle. These safety sprays normally comes in ...
Views: 1408 - How To Use Pepper Spray Against Perpetrators - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2008 from john audlee audleePepper spray has become a very popular, effective, yet humane means of providing personal defense. It is important to understand how to use pepper spray in order to effectively ward off any perpetrators. Also known as oleoresin capsicum (OC) spray, the active ingredient in security spray is ...
Views: 2347 - Using Pepper Spray Effectively - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2008 from john audlee audleeThe availability of pepper spray protection in nearly every state, combined with its ability to cause short lived but extreme pain, makes it one of the top products on the market for self defense. Pepper spray protection does not require any special training to use, and nor does using pepper ...
Views: 1137 - *** Personal Training Has Evolved: What is Functional Resistance Training? - by At 3D PTS functional training runs through the core of everything we do, and I wanted to share with you today why we think it’s important, why we think it’s important for personal trainers, and the benefits for you if you’re training or being trained.
The buzz word in the gym ...
Views: 2008 - Advantages Of Remote Computer Support Services - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2008 from james larryRemote computer support is a term given to a comprehensive array of solutions for computer software and a few basic hardware errors. It is gaining wide exposure among regular computer and internet users as a cost efficient method to keep your computer network, or an individual desktop PC in a ...
Views: 4645 - Tips To Mentally Prepare Yourself For A Disaster - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2008 from Craig ElliottThe first course of action in mentally preparing yourself for a disaster is not to become panic-stricken at the prospect that a disaster could strike at any time. It is a reality of this planet and life that disasters do happen. But agonizing over when they may happen and where you will be when ...
Views: 1459 - The Importance Of 2-Way Radios During A Disaster - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2008 from Craig ElliottA disaster is chaos, by definition. Disasters result in confusion and misdirection. Many people want to help, but unfortunately, often add to the turmoil. The biggest hurdle in a disaster is communication. Everything from interpersonal interactions to professional rescuer communications breaks ...
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