Personal Trainers: Independent Contractor vs. Employee
An often overlooked component of the personal training business is the status of independent contractor vs. employee. Many trainers and club owners do not fully understand the differentiation between ..
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Practical Periodization
By James Wilson, MSS
Periodization is one of the most important parts of a fitness programs ultimate success, yet few trainers and gym-goers truly understand how to employ the concepts and pr ..
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On the Road Again
Easy Ways to Incorporate Nutrition into Summer Travel Plans.
People train vigorously throughout the winter and spring, preparing for the summer season. June 21 will be the first official day of summe ..
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Romanian Deadlifts: Training the Other Half of Your Leg
Think about your last leg workout – how many quad dominant exercises did you do? How many hip extensor dominant exercises did you do? Was there a balance between the two? Do you even know the differ ..
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Strength Training for Children,a review of research literature
Two of the most frequently asked questions about children and strength training are; "Is it safe for kids to lift weights?" And "At what age can kids start lifting weights?" The sad truth is, many dou ..
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Facts About Fat Burners
There are hundreds, perhaps thousands of nutritional products and schemes on the market promising the uninformed consumer faster and easier fat loss. The truth is, the vast majority of these products ..
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I Know Squat – Part 2: Proper Squatting Technique
By Fred Hatfield, Ph.D., MSS
Read I Know Squat - Part 1: A Primer for Beginners in the Squat
Welcome back to our series on the Philosophy of Squat. In this installment Dr. Squat takes a look at wh ..
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Optimizing your Latissimus Dorsi through Proper Biomechanics
Although not as heralded as its anterior counterpart the pectoralis major or chest, the latissimus dorsi is synonymous with that elusive, highly sought after V-taper. Unfortunately, due to the inabili ..
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Supplements For Boosting Testosterone Levels, Yea or Nay.
One category of dietary supplements that continues to experience controversy is the so-called prohormones or testosterone precursors. For purported muscle building enhancement these products typically ..
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I Know Squat – Part 1: A Primer for Beginners in the Squat
My youngest son, Beau, has a sign in his room which reads "Beau knows Squat." I like it! Of course, it's a play off the ol' Bo Jackson thing, but I don't care. I know Beau, and I don't know Bo. And, B ..
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