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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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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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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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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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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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The Importance of CPR/AED Training in the Fitness Professional Community

Kinsey Mahaffey
Kinsey Mahaffey |
CPR, or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, is a life-saving skill you hope you never have to use, but it could save someone’s life if you do. Each year, the first week of June is National CPR and AED Awareness Week – a week dedicated to educating the public ...
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Top 5 Reasons to Become a Personal Trainer

Kinsey Mahaffey
Kinsey Mahaffey |
Passion and purpose collide when a fitness enthusiast makes the decision to become a Certified Personal Trainer. How would you like to get paid to do what you love? If fitness is your passion and you have a desire to help others on their personal health ...
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A Q&A with Fitness Leader and NASM Global Ambassador Louise Hazel

Jacqueline Kaminski
Jacqueline Kaminski |
From an Olympic athlete to becoming a successful entrepreneur and CEO, London-born Louise Hazel has been “slaying” the game of life. Louise is an English track and field athlete from the United Kingdom who’s competed in four major international ...
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Personal Training FAQs

Kinsey Mahaffey
Kinsey Mahaffey |
Whether you’ve been working out for years or worked out a day in your life, hiring a certified personal trainer (CPT) could be exactly what you need to help you reach your goals and take your fitness to the next level. To help you better understand the ...
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Back to Basics: Personal Trainer FAQs

Nicole Golden
Nicole Golden |
While many believe the only function of a Certified Personal Trainer is to help clients lose weight and get six-pack abs, the true job of a trainer is to fix movement dysfunction and help your client adopt healthy behaviors that improve overall health.
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