Written by NFPT Staff Writer Friday, 18 May 2012 00:00
Minimizing intramuscular fat is a bit like cleaning a window: The view is better when there is less in the way. When it comes to muscular efficiency, the thinner the layer of fat surrounding muscle tissues, the better the movement of oxygen, nutrients, and wastes across muscle fiber membranes.
Written by NFPT Staff Writer Tuesday, 15 May 2012 00:00
Have you ever wondered how different parts of the U.S. stack up in terms of health? Ranking the health of nearly every county in the country, the County Health Rankings shows annual data on what might be making people sick -- or healthy.
Written by Mark P. Kelly, PhD, CSCS, CPT Saturday, 12 May 2012 00:00
In the first part of this article, we talked about what stress is and how it can interfere with accomplishing goals in life. In the conclusion, we will discuss more strategies to use to counter stress and attain your goals.
Read more: Countering Stress & Strain in Life to Reach Goals, Pt. 2
Written by NFPT Staff Writer Thursday, 03 May 2012 00:00
Using less weight more times can be as a good at building muscle tiissue and strength as training with heavy weights. That's according to the results of a recently published study that seems to be at odds with current wisdom.
Read more: Light Weights Good for Size, Strength Gains, Study Suggests
Written by NFPT Staff Writer Friday, 27 April 2012 00:00
What do you say to a client who says "I don't want big muscles" - or words to that effect? If you haven't heard it before, sometime during your career as a personal trainer, you will.
Written by NFPT Staff Writer Tuesday, 24 April 2012 00:00
Exercise could help smokers kick the habit for good, according to the results of a new study conducted in Taiwan. The study also suggests that exercise increases life expectancy in both smokers and non-smokers.
Read more: Exercise Could Help Smokers Kick Habit, Study Suggests
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