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  • KB VARIATIONS

Three Kettlebell Swing Variations You Should Try

By Michele Rogers|August 15th, 2022|Exercise Programming|

When it comes to kettlebell training the most popular exercise has got to be the 2 handed kettlebell swing. There are plenty of different variations [...]

  • LOOPED BANDS

Looped Resistance Band Workouts: Going Handle-Free

By Kim Becknell Williams|August 14th, 2022|Exercise Programming, Training Concepts|

There are lots of types of exercise bands on the market. The tubed variety with handles offer many options, but plenty can be done with [...]

  • 4X4

Getting HIIT with 4 by 4s for Stamina and Strength

By Dave Frost|August 11th, 2022|Exercise Programming, Training Concepts|

In the fitness industry, professional trainers can design and support four-by-four (4x4) exercise protocols that are time efficient and promote both durable and strong characteristics [...]

  • PUNCH RUN BODYWEIGHT

Boxing Workout Ideas: The “Punch, Run, Bodyweight”

By Jono Petrohilos|August 5th, 2022|Exercise Programming|

I’m a huge fan of including Boxing Workouts in your Bootcamp / Classes! There are so many fitness benefits when it comes to boxing and [...]

  • GLUTE ACTIVATIONS

5 Effective Glute Activation Exercises

By Erin Nitschke|August 1st, 2022|Exercise Programming|

  Do your clients have “gluteal amnesia” or dysfunction? Sitting for long periods of time, even if someone commits to exercising each day, is murder [...]

  • HAMSTRING

Assessing Lumbar and Hamstring Dominance over Gluteal Engagement

By Michele Rogers|July 27th, 2022|Assessments, Exercise Programming|

Most trainers understand that many clients have "sleepy glutes" that need to be woken up and activated properly in order to perform basic exercises without [...]

  • FARMWORKER

Farm Worker Strength: Building General Physical Preparedness

By Brendan Todd|July 24th, 2022|Exercise Programming|

Developing farm worker strength is no longer an endeavor for those working a farm. Personal trainers can learn how this foundational strength is developed and [...]

  • MURPH

Murph Challenge Modifications

By Kim Becknell Williams|July 22nd, 2022|Exercise Programming|

The Murph Challenge is a tough workout with lots of possibilities. Right now it's popular in the fitness community, but it's not something for the [...]

  • BOXING CLASS

The Perfect ‘Boxing for Fitness’ Class Structure

By Jono Petrohilos|July 4th, 2022|Exercise Programming|

I’m a huge fan of including boxing for fitness-type classes as there are so many fitness benefits to boxing! Plus, it's a lot of fun [...]

  • METCONS

Metabolic Conditioning: How to Leverage MetCons to Train Fat Loss Clients

By Kianne Gaylor|June 28th, 2022|Exercise Programming, Training Concepts|

Many fitness clients hire trainers to lose weight and see results fast. While part of our initial conversations during intake is to level expectations and [...]

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