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Strength training is not only for young athletes. For older adults, it may be one of the most valuable forms of exercise. It helps people stay independent, climb stairs w…
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"I want to lose 10 kg" is one of the most common goals trainers hear. But what most people really want is to lose fat, look leaner and feel better. Weight and fat are not…
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The squat is one of the most useful movements for daily life and sport. We squat when we sit down, pick something up or get out of a car. As a trainer, teaching a safe, c…
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Many people think core training means hundreds of crunches. But your core is much more than the "six-pack" muscle. It includes the deep abdominal muscles, obliques, lower…
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No time for the gym? No equipment at home? No problem. Your body weight is enough for an effective workout. This 20-minute routine trains your legs, upper body and core, …
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Many people stretch for years and still feel stiff when they squat, reach overhead or get up from the floor. The missing piece is often mobility. Flexibility and mobility…
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Many people walk into the gym and go straight to their first heavy set. Others leave the moment their last set is done. Skipping the warm-up and cool-down may save ten mi…
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Beginners do not need complicated programs. They need a plan that is safe, simple and easy to stick to. As a trainer, your job is to build confidence first and results so…
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A good training program starts with a good assessment. Without it, you are guessing. With it, you know where your client starts, what to avoid and how to measure progress…
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