The AAAI/ISMA Personal Training Test

August 9, 2011

I get a lot of questions about the AAAI/ISMA personal trainer test.  It makes sense as this is the most popular class I teach.  I want to help you if you are trying to pass this certification test.  What I’d like to do is tell you about how  the AAAI/ISMA certification works and try to [...]

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Interview Lisa Cerasoli

August 7, 2011

Lisa Cerasoli is a unique figure in the fitness industry.  She is not only a certified personal trainer and author; she is also an accomplished actress, appearing in many very popular TV shows.   But even more important than this, Lisa Cerasoli has also been a caregiver and more than anything else that Lisa’s done, this [...]

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It Pays To Be a Type II Diabetic

July 29, 2011

What I’m about to say about type II diabetes will offend some people. Heck, I’m sure others will be downright mad at me. Believe me I mean no disrespect to anyone. I speak these words because they need to be said – because so few others want you to hear them. What I am about [...]

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What’s the Best Personal Training Certification?

July 28, 2011

I want to be a personal trainer, someone said to me recently. “Whats the best personal training certification” they asked.  This is probably one of the biggest questions people ask when they decide that they want to be a personal trainer. It makes sense because there are so many different organizations out there that your [...]

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True or False

July 21, 2011

If you’re like most people, you have a lot of exercise and health questions. In spite of the widespread abundance of books, videos and the internet, many of the same questions remain unanswered in the minds of people. Here is a run down of some of the most frequently asked questions I get on a [...]

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Exercise Training Tips

July 21, 2011

It seems that these days, everybody is trying live a healthier lifestyle. For many, this means working out. Unfortunately, many people either have misguided ideas about how to exercise or are working out in ways that may be totally counterproductive to their goals. So, to help you better understand how your bodies respond to exercise, [...]

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The Mystery of DOMS

July 21, 2011

Everybody has felt muscle soreness a day or so after a workout. But, have you ever asked yourself what that muscle pain was? Where is the pain coming from? Was it lactic acid that made your muscles sore? Let me see if I can answer some of your muscle soreness questions by telling you the [...]

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Got Glucosamine?

July 21, 2011

Glucosamine sulfate is a natural compound formed within the body that plays a role in proper formation of cartilage. Because of this, glucosamine is sold as a supplement to decrease the pain associated with osteoarthritis—a type of arthritis that occurs when the cartilage between bones is wears away, producing pain. Some studies do exist showing [...]

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Creatine

July 21, 2011

Creatine, a natural substance that is made in the body as well as found in meat and fish, is arguably one of the most highly researched dietary supplements in history.  Over the last several years creatine has enjoyed unprecedented popularity in the fitness community because it tends to make people stronger and more powerful.  However, [...]

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