Category: Exercise Science

Over the last 10-15 years, there has been a lot of discussion about the role that fructose plays in many of our chronic health issues, […]

This week we look at the differences between periodization, programming, and routines. These are often used interchangeably and should not be. There is a mean […]

Each month, we’ll shine the spotlight on a different NASM Certified Personal Trainer who’s making a difference in their community. For November, we spoke with […]

As an early adopter of fitness technology, Ted Vickey, PhD, once conducted a survey of about 200 fitness professionals. “The thing that I found most […]

Knee pain is common in physically active males and females. According to a new clinical guideline in the Journal of Sports Physical Therapy examining patellofemoral […]

Become an expert in metabolism, diets, and a whole range of nutritional components with a Nutrition Certification from NASM.  We often hear people say, “I […]

Getting ready for the NASM Certified Personal Trainer Exam? Running out of favors asking your significant other/roommate/relative/friend/all of the above to help you with exam […]

Most personal trainers, at some point, will have a consultation with a client who has a weight loss goal. For a few weeks, I had […]

In this episode, Rick discusses the differences in Sprint Interval Training (SIT) and High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) and the benefits of both including:

The expression “training around the clock” has more scientific merit than many would expect. Typically, it’s used to refer to the daily grind of balancing […]