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We created this blog to include ALL of the relevant information involved in becoming a certified personal trainer. A lot of the information discussed in the leading personal training manuals (ACE, ACSM, NASM, NSCA) is better understood when the learning styles are combined (auditory, visual, kinesthetic). For most people, it's not enough to just read through a textbook. The descriptions and links that follow include the best tools, videos, blogs, pictures, and other resources that we have found helpful to fully absorb and understand each topic.

Personal Trainer Resources / Anatomy / Assessments / Apps / Biomechanics / Training Principles ALL of the relevant information involved in becoming a certified personal trainer. A lot of the information discussed in the leading personal training manuals (ACE, ACSM, NASM, NSCA) is better understood when the learning styles are combined (auditory, visual, kinesthetic).

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This is a great article by KBG Wellness on ACE's website. It covers spinal stability and helpful ways to cue clients into correct positions that protect the spine during dynamic movements.

ACE - Certified™: November 2018 - Spinal Stability: To Brace or Not to Brace? Abdominal bracing cues like “Stomach tight!” and “Squeeze your core!” tend to encourage an abdominal bracing strategy in which individuals produce large amounts of muscular force to stabilize the spine. When used too often or in the wrong context, however, this strategy becomes problematic. ...

Had a great conversation with Austin Parker on common health myths and shared some information to help aspiring and newly certified personal trainers as well. Podcast link is below.

Let us know what you think of the conversation and any other topics you would like us to cover? We will be creating blogs, having audio discussions, and sharing information that cover common questions we receive.

Give 'Em Health | Episode 1 with Daniel Hile Myths about exercise: 1. Exercise wears your joints down quicker. FALSE Harvard Healthhttps://www.health.harvard.edu/newsletter_article/exercise-and-your-joints Exercise compresses joints, and forces more nutrient-rich fluid into the cartilage. Exercise strengthens joints and relieves pain from arth...

Overeactive / Underactive Muscles. Everything you need to know. | CPT Prep | Become a Certified Personal Trainer Muscle Imbalance is the alteration of muscle length surrounding a joint. Think of it like a Tug-of-War between opposing muscles (agonist / antagonist). The ove