
The Author
Zac Martin, MPH, CSCS, EP-C, is an exercise physiologist for a hospital-run fitness facility in Virginia, which he considers the most beautiful part of the world. He has a bachelor’s degree in exercise science and a master's in public health, with a focus in nutrition, from Liberty University. He currently works primarily with bariatric surgery clients. In his time off, he raises chickens at his mini-farm.
Connect with him at his website or on Instagram.
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First Day as a Personal Trainer? Here’s What You Need to Know
Zac Martin | How to Instruct ExercisesHow to create a perfect training session for your first client, and what to do when something goes wrong (and something always goes wrong) Read More... -
Four Facts About Weight-Loss Surgery Every Trainer Should Know
Zac Martin | Programming for Fat LossIn the fitness industry, bariatric surgery is often viewed as a cop-out. One trainer who works with pre- and post-op clients wants to tell you why it’s not. Read More... -
How to Train Around Five Common Causes of Pain
Zac Martin | Programming for Prehab / CorrectiveWhen hernias, carpal tunnel, and joint pain limit what your clients can do, use these adjustments to give them a great workout anyway Read More... -
Functional Training for Older Clients
Zac Martin | How to Instruct ExercisesLifting, carrying, and getting up from the ground are crucial for independence and longevity. Here are the exercises that might save your clients’ lives. Read More... -
Your Client Lost 200 Pounds. Now What About All That Excess Skin?
Zac Martin | Programming for Fat LossExtreme weight loss comes with a side effect that can be unpleasant, unwieldy, and even unhealthy for your client. Here’s what you can and, more important, what you can’t do to help. Read More... -
Do Trainers Need a College Degree to Be Successful?
Zac Martin | Career ImprovementCollege isn’t for everyone, but skipping college and going straight to training has its downsides. Read our deep dive into the pros and cons of formal education, and how to make the most out of whatever choice you make. Read More... -
The Best Exercises For Training Clients With Vertigo and Dizziness
Zac Martin | Niche PopulationsTraining clients with vertigo needs to be delicately handled and is a matter of being smarter with exercise selection and other careful considerations. Read More... -
Can Older Clients Benefit From Interval Training?
Zac Martin | Niche PopulationsEven if you're training an older population, you can still intelligently program interval training into their program. Here's how. Read More... -
8 Things to Consider When Training Obese Clients
Zac Martin | Programming for Fat LossTheir size may prevent them from doing certain exercises ... Read More...