The Top Article of the Week
You've clicked on this post, which means you care about getting better. You care about expanding your exercise science and nutrition knowledge in order to provide your clients with the best possible results. That's awesome and commendable.
This week's top article reminds us, however, that what matters to us and what matters to our clients are sometimes very different things. Stuart Aitken outlines the coaching mindset necessary to create a positive experience with your clients, keep them long-term, and establish your successful career in the fitness industry.
General Health
4 Huge Coaching Mistakes that Trainers and Nutritionists Make Every Day -- John Berardi
What Should a Personal Trainer Look Like? -- James Harris
What's the Difference Between a Professional Fitness Coach and Personal Trainer? -- Kevin Mullins, The PTDC
Eliminate Cranky Knees & Ankle Mobility Restrictions -- Matthew Ibrahim, DrJohnRusin.com
Cryotherapy and Exercise Recovery: Part 1 -- Tavis Bruce, EricCressey.com
Strength Training
A Roadmap and Gameplan for Your Next Weightlifting Meet -- Mike Dewar, Breaking Muscle
One Weird Trick: Installment 9 - Wrapping the Barbell in the Bench Press -- Miguel Aragoncillo
The Over Warm-Up: And How It Can Help You Lift More Weight -- Tony Gentilcore
Technique Tuesday: Should Powerlifters Use the Landmine Press? -- Tony Bonvechio
5 Ways to Avoid Deadlift Hitching -- Tony Bonvechio
Nutrition
Not Afraid of the Big Bad Carb -- Neghar Fonooni
How to Put Your Diet On Autopilot (A Comprehensive Step-by-step Guide) -- Slyvon Blanco
Fresh vs. Frozen Fruit and Vegetables - Which are Healthier? -- Mary Jane Brown, PhD, RD
Probiotic Supplements: Are They Doing You More Harm Than Good? -- Eirik Garnas
Bodybuilding
Arm Training For Maximal Muscle Growth -- Ian Padron, DrJohnRusin.com
The 3 Best Single-Leg Exercises You Need To Do For Better Glutes -- Ryan Wood
Just Want to Look Good? Why Your Gym Numbers Still Matter -- Andrew Heming
What Does Being Bodybuilding Stage-Lean Really Feel Like? -- Peter Fitschen, Healthy Living Heavy Lifting
Low Tech Hamstring Curls -- Dean Somerset
Fat Loss
5 Reasons You're Counting Macros and Not Losing Fat -- Jason Helmes
3 Reasons Why Sugar Isn't Making You Fat (And What Actually Is) -- JC Deen
The Lifter's Guide to Sprinting -- Eric Brown, T-Nation
Planning a Successful Fat Loss Phase -- Danny Kennedy, Healthy Living Heavy Lifting