A bilateral exercise is an exercise where both extremities are performing the same movement pattern. An example of a bilateral exercise is a squat.

Functional strength training is a form of exercise that focuses on developing strength in patterns that are used in everyday life. This type of training involves free weights, gymnastic moves, and aerobic training.

Four essential steps to design training programs. Learn how to create a daily plan, select exercises, organize & order workouts, and deliver consistently.

“Two-times my bodyweight? 1.5 times my bodyweight? Double bodyweight? What’s a good squat anyway? What’s realistic? What’s a good baseline? And what ultimate goal should I have?”

Creatine is a naturally occurring substance of three different amino acids: glycine, arginine, and methionine that is involved in making energy (ATP).

In this beginner’s guide to counting macros, we will cover some steps to take before counting macros, and only then, how to count macros.

Unilateral exercises train one limb at a time. This type of exercise is great for building stabilization and fixing imbalances in a movement pattern.

To become more efficient at writing exercise programs you need to improve competency, create a good environment, find your rhythm, and maximize time.

Do I really need to take deload weeks? How often should I take one?

What exactly does it mean to deload anyway? Is it a full rest week? Or does it just mean decreasing the volume and intensity a little bit.

The answer, like most things health and fitness as per usual:

Full-body workouts for beginners are a great way to train multiple movement patterns in a short amount of time. Unfortunately, all too often they are overlooked for more complex training protocols.

So you’re ready to start training clients. Step one to becoming a personal trainer is achieving your very first coaching certificate, which will likely be the first of many as you pursue a lifetime of continuing education.

Getting a personal trainer certification seems like the logical first step to becoming a fitness professional. Online learning has opened up opportunities for many by bringing personal trainer educations to their homes. Here are the four steps to getting your personal trainer certificate.

How hard is it to become a personal trainer? Here we will look at the education you need to get a job, how hard it is to get a job, and be successful.

Learn how to create fitness programs focused on a specific goal. We share 4 popular goals + give ideas for developing individualized programs for each.

A micro gym can be a low-cost, low-risk way to start your in-person fitness business. But consider a few of the pros and cons before making a final choice.

Your ability to market your fitness business can make or break you, especially early on. Learn 10 key marketing tips to set yourself up for success.

Can You List Your Priorities?  If you Google the definition of “priorities” you get this: “a thing that is regarded as more important than another” People operate based on what they value and that will translate into a set of priorities that dictate their behavior.  So what happens within a coach-client relationship when you have […]

While it may sound like a dream—working from anywhere with complete control over your schedule— remote coaching has both benefits and tradeoffs.