The Top Article of the Week

Pain science is as polarizing as nutrition science.

Every practitioner has a different "belief" about the true cause of chronic musculoskeletal pain, and the appropriate treatment.

Your job as a personal trainer isn't to treat pain. But if you understand the mechanics behind the chronic issues your clientele will have -- you'll be a significantly stronger fitness professional.

Ready to put in the work? Dive into this week's top article (read: dissertation) from movement expert, Joel Seedman.

5 Unique Exercises For Shoulder Health -- Meghan Callaway

The Secret to Living Forever -- T Nation

Tip: Sleep Hard, Play Harder -- Yunus Barisik, T Nation

Never Have “Bad Luck” Again -- Nia Shanks

Strength Training

5 Lessons Learned From a Skinny Nerd Deadlifting 420 Pounds -- Steve Kamb

Deadbug Variations You Need To Try -- Kelvin King, The Barbell Physio

Balancing Act: How to Incorporate Balance Work Into Your Training Sessions -- Ashley Artese, ACE

9 Hacks For Streamlining Your Workouts -- Andrew Heming, T Nation

Why You Have “Tight” Hips and What to Do About It -- Nikki Naab-Levy, Girls Gone Strong

Fat Loss

5 Must Know Ways to Improve your Clients' Sleep Fitness -- Erin Nitschke, PT Biz

Energize Your WIllpower -- Antonella Kahler, Breaking Muscle

A Revolutionary Paradigm That Can Bring Order And Structure To The Field Of Nutrition -- Eirik Garnas

Career

How to Build a Personal Training Business: 5 Keys to Success  -- Ryan Ketchum

The Words We Use Matter -- Tony Gentilcore

5 Ways to Stop Skipping The Hard Questions of Entrepreneurship -- Marc Fisher, Entrepeneur.com

Four Ways To Use Science To Get The Best Results For Your Clients -- Alex McBrairty, the PTDC