A properly nourished human body is the greatest known pharmacy. No one has been able to duplicate it or we would not need vaccines. In fact, a vaccine is a “product that stimulates a person's immune system to produce immunity to a specific pathogen and ...
As the old saying goes, don’t believe everything you hear.
COVID-19 has spread worldwide, causing the fifth documented pandemic in history since the 1918 flu pandemic (Liu et al., 2020). The pandemic has had a significant impact on the world, resulting in humans having to isolate themselves to prevent community ...
Life, love, and the pursuit of…fitness? Well, not exactly, but life in the industry does come with its’ share of challenges. In this “Random Fit,” hosts Wendy Batts and Ken Miller discuss the delicate balance of juggling work, family responsibilities ...
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If you've ever felt like you weren't good enough for a position or promotion, or felt unworthy of your success, you've experienced imposter syndrome. Imposter syndrome can cause so much self-doubt that we pass up opportunities and stop going after what ...
Fats. They often get a bad rep. But, contrary to popular belief, they are necessary to a healthy diet. Fats are the principal storage form of energy in our body. They support cell growth, protect our vital organs, are involved in hormone production, and ...
It’s not all about working harder, it’s also about working smarter with the immense amount of talent in the fitness industry. In this episode NASM Master Instructor Rick Richey, along with featured guest Alexandra Bonetti, explore bringing the most ...
Ah, the elusive six-pack abs. You’ve seen them on the covers of magazines, on athletes, and perhaps even on people you know personally. Having a six-pack can undoubtedly look impressive from the outsider's perspective, but what you might not be able to ...
Weeks in advance we program with the best of intentions. But the reality is that optimal loading is a daily conundrum between biology and logistics where individual variance reigns. Clients will tolerate and respond differently to the magnitude and ...
OK, so you just trained your first session. Now how do you prepare for the second one and beyond in your fitness teaching journey? Well, Rick Richey has some helpful advice.
