Every trainer will get clients who are totally new to strength training. Here’s how to get them started right, keep them safe, and achieve the results they want.
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Starting from scratch in a place that’s never seen newer training methods can cause friction, especially with youth coaches who have established beliefs. The trick? Don’t push. Connect.
Every trainer has at least one client who’d rather make excuses than work hard. Here are 4 ways to shut that down.
Trainers are more educated than ever before. But all that knowledge means squat if you don’t know how to teach.
Each Sunday the PTDC publishes a list of the top articles from around the web in 4 different categories: General Health, Fat Loss, Strength Training, and Career.
As the fitness benefits of proper sleep pile up, more trainers are advising their clients to get more Z’s. But that’s not always such a good idea.
Change takes time, but inspiration strikes fast. Here’s how to seize life-changing moments for long-term success.
These variations allow you to coach the hip hinge with less risk and better results.
Rude or oblivious behavior in the gym affects your bottom line. Here’s how trainers can stop it before it even begins.
When your client struggles to master the hip hinge, try one of these tips from veteran coaches.