Kinsey Mahaffey

Kinsey Mahaffey
Kinsey Mahaffey, MPH, is a Houston-based fitness educator, personal trainer and health coach who developed her commitment to lifelong fitness while playing Division I volleyball. She’s passionate about helping others cultivate a healthy lifestyle and enjoys educating other fitness professionals who share this vision. She’s a Master Instructor and Master Trainer for NASM. You can follow her on LinkedIn here.

Recent Posts

Fitness wellness spotlight

Mindful Drinking vs. Sober Curiosity: Navigating the Spectrum of Conscious Consumption

Kinsey Mahaffey
Kinsey Mahaffey |
In American culture, drinking alcohol is extremely prevalent and is often integrated into regular aspects of life such as celebrations, business deals, relaxing, socializing, or de-stressing. It can be easy to fall into the “everyone else is doing it!” ...
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Nutrition spotlight

The Endomorph Diet Essentials: Food Lists, Sample Menus, Benefits & Beyond

Kinsey Mahaffey
Kinsey Mahaffey |
If you have an endomorph body type, then you know the struggle of feeling like it’s easy to gain weight and nearly impossible to lose it. While a lean, athletic physique may feel out of reach, it’s not! Following an endomorph diet can help you finally ...
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CPT spotlight

What is a Mesomorph Diet: Food Lists, Sample Menus, Benefits & Beyond

Kinsey Mahaffey
Kinsey Mahaffey |
Mesomorphs might seem to have it easy, with their naturally athletic build, but they, too, require an intentional approach to nutrition and fitness in order to maintain or build upon this physique. By following a mesomorph diet and a tailored workout ...
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CPT spotlight

Body Types: Mesomorph, Ectomorph, & Endomorph Explained

Kinsey Mahaffey
Kinsey Mahaffey |
If you walk down the street of your nearest downtown on any given day, you will likely notice that bodies come in all shapes and sizes. Diverse body types have been used across all cultures to portray current societal norms for beauty, wealth, health, ...
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CPT spotlight

Introducing NASM One: Empowering Fitness Careers

Kinsey Mahaffey
Kinsey Mahaffey |
NASM Certified Personal Trainers are widely known as fitpros who take their careers seriously. Beyond being well-versed in what it takes to be an excellent personal trainer, NASM CPTs are dedicated to growth and reaching their full potential in their ...
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Group Fitness spotlight Youth Fitness

A Close Up Look at NASM's Expanded Personal Trainer Exam Options

Kinsey Mahaffey
Kinsey Mahaffey |
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Group Fitness spotlight Youth Fitness

Back to School with NASM: Unlocking Your Career Potential Through Fitness Education

Kinsey Mahaffey
Kinsey Mahaffey |
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CPT

Chin Ups vs. Pull-Ups: The Difference, The Benefits & Muscles Worked

Kinsey Mahaffey
Kinsey Mahaffey |
If you enjoy the convenience of bodyweight exercises and the challenge that they bring, then you may already know that chin ups and pull-ups are among the most effective bodyweight exercises to strengthen and develop muscles in the upper body. Don’t let ...
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CPT

How Kettlebell Workouts Can Take Your Fitness to the Next Level

Kinsey Mahaffey
Kinsey Mahaffey |
If you’re looking for one single exercise that can improve your overall strength, power, and cardiorespiratory fitness, then the kettlebell (KB) swing is it. Sounds too good to be true? It’s not! This mighty hip-hinge movement is nearly a total-body ...
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CES

Romanian Deadlift Basics

Kinsey Mahaffey
Kinsey Mahaffey |
Romanian deadlifts, or RDLs, have become a staple in workouts across the world. Even though the exercise itself looks simple to execute, the most common questions that trainers are asked when it comes to RDLs are: “Am I doing this right?” and “Why are ...
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