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Countering Stress & Strain in Life to Reach Goals Accomplishing goals in life is probably one of the single most satisfying aspects of being human. To set a goal and then achieve it is by definition a "success" -- no matter how big or small it might be.
Foundations of Adult Fitness Balance & How to Engage Our Children What is fitness? Is it functionality or aesthetics? Is it strength or speed? Is it low cholesterol or low resting heart rate? Well, it is obviously all of those and much more.
More Rest, Fewer Lost Reps Sometimes taking a break isn't just a good idea, it's a good practice. Take, for instance, extending between-set recovery periods to minimize the number of "lost" reps in subsequent sets.
Understanding Hypertension Nearly 68 million people in the Unites States have hypertension, more commonly known as high blood pressure. While there are a number of potential causes, medical experts recommend preventing or treating most cases of hypertension with simple changes in diet and exercise.

What Is "Ideal" Weight, Anyway?

For years fitness professionals and nutritionists used the term “ideal weight” to refer to the weight that a person should weigh, were they to have a good body composition. However, there are several problems with using this term.

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Not Just Another Referral System, Pt. 2

In the first part of this article, we discussed why clients would want to refer you as a personal trainer. In this installment, we'll discuss how to make it even easier for them refer you to potential new clients.

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Not Just Another Referral System, Pt. 1

Referral systems are a much talked about area of marketing for personal trainers, but one that most don't quite manage to nail. Most PTs either know of referral systems but don't know how to use them, or have a 'system' that's not working for them as well as it should.

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How Many Reps Should I Do?

To begin with, let's define clearly what you want to change about the appearance, or condition of your body currently. Also, be honest with yourself if you're at a beginner, intermediate or an advanced training level.

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Curbing Holiday Weight Gain

This past Thanksgiving, the average American will have consumed about 4,500 calories in a single meal. That is double what they should consume in a span of a day. It is this sort of binge eating around the holidays that leads to the dreaded holiday weight gain.

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Some Fitness Myths Exposed

This was actually said to me recently: "I just can't get myself in the front door of the gym, I need to work out at home alone because the gym is dirty and people will watch me." The person saying this likely never been into any Fitness facility. Sound familiar to anyone?

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