What Is the Optimal Training Volume and Intensity for Strength Gains? Is More Actually Less?

What Is the Optimal Training Volume and Intensity for Strength Gains? Is More Actually Less?

Feb 22, 2024

Volume, frequency, and load all factor into a successful resistance training program. Many personal training clients ask how often they should work out, how intensely,… The post What Is the Optimal Training Volume and Intensity for Strength Gains? Is More Actually Less? appeared first on National Federation of Professional Trainers.

How Much Do Personal Trainers Make? A Breakdown of Recent Industry Reports and Trends

How Much Do Personal Trainers Make? A Breakdown of Recent Industry Reports and Trends

Feb 12, 2024

As we step into 2024, the fitness industry landscape continues to evolve, and with it comes the question: How much are personal trainers making in… The post How Much Do Personal Trainers Make? A Breakdown of Recent Industry Reports and Trends appeared first on National Federation of Professional Trainers.

Stacey Mercure–NFPT Personal Trainer Spotlight

Stacey Mercure–NFPT Personal Trainer Spotlight

Jan 28, 2024

Meet Stacey Mercure, a passionate fitness enthusiast with a remarkable journey spanning 21 years as a dedicated NFPT trainer. At the age of 53, she… The post Stacey Mercure–NFPT Personal Trainer Spotlight appeared first on National Federation of Professional Trainers.

Reading Nutrition Labels: Guiding Personal Training Clients Through Recent Changes

Reading Nutrition Labels: Guiding Personal Training Clients Through Recent Changes

Jan 23, 2024

Nutrition plays a pivotal role in achieving fitness goals, and understanding how to read a nutrition facts panel is a crucial skill for anyone on… The post Reading Nutrition Labels: Guiding Personal Training Clients Through Recent Changes appeared first on National Federation of Professional Trainers.

Collateral Vascular Damage: A Good or Bad Thing For Building Muscle?

Jan 16, 2024

The term "collateral damage" is typically a military term, one that denotes unintended damage to an area around a target. But as it applies to resistance training, collateral damage can be a good thing. The post Collateral Vascular Damage: A Good or Bad Thing For Building Muscle? appeared first on National Federation of Professional Trainers.

Top 2024 Health and Fitness Trends: Embracing Holistic Wellness

Top 2024 Health and Fitness Trends: Embracing Holistic Wellness

Jan 12, 2024

As we step into 2024, the landscape of health and fitness continues to evolve, driven by a growing awareness of holistic well-being and technological advancements.… The post Top 2024 Health and Fitness Trends: Embracing Holistic Wellness appeared first on National Federation of Professional Trainers.

Recovery 101 for New Personal Trainers

Recovery 101 for New Personal Trainers

Jan 08, 2024

Effective recovery strategies can significantly impact your personal training clients’ progress and overall satisfaction with their training program. Your clients rely on you as a… The post Recovery 101 for New Personal Trainers appeared first on National Federation of Professional Trainers.

Coaching Body Awareness for Personal Training Clients: A Secret to Success

Coaching Body Awareness for Personal Training Clients: A Secret to Success

Jan 06, 2024

What has helped me to be successful as a coach from the beginning of my 20+ years career as a personal trainer, despite inexperience or… The post Coaching Body Awareness for Personal Training Clients: A Secret to Success appeared first on National Federation of Professional Trainers.

Wind Sprints: How to Effectively Train Personal Training Clients for Speed

Wind Sprints: How to Effectively Train Personal Training Clients for Speed

Jan 02, 2024

Wind sprints have secured a prominent place among today’s vast array of personal training options. Consisting of a series of top-speed running spurts, followed by… The post Wind Sprints: How to Effectively Train Personal Training Clients for Speed appeared first on National Federation of Professional Trainers.

Winning Seasoned Fitness Enthusiasts as A-List Personal Training Clients

Winning Seasoned Fitness Enthusiasts as A-List Personal Training Clients

Dec 22, 2023

Winning over seasoned fitness enthusiasts into new personal training clients can seem like a daunting task. They have the confidence and discipline to stick to… The post Winning Seasoned Fitness Enthusiasts as A-List Personal Training Clients appeared first on National Federation of Professional Trainers.