The Top Article of the Week
We’ve Told 100,000 Clients, “There Are No Bad Foods.” And We’re not About to Stop. Here’s Why. -- Brian St. Pierre, Precision Nutrition
Our clients want to see results, and they want to see results now. Naturally, they want us to tell them what is "good" and what is "bad." They want clean labels they can place on every food and exercise in existence.
If only life were that simple.
In this week's top article, Brian St. Pierre breaks down how, and why, you should guide your client away from the "good vs. bad" mindset when it comes to their own health and fitness.
General Health
Love the Gym? Here's 5 Questions to Ask Yourself -- Lee Boyce, leeboycetraining.com
Do You Have Pain During a Lift? Here's What to Do -- Michael Mash, Barbell Rehab
The Big Problems with Mobility/Stretching Research -- Dean Somerset, deansomerset.com
Structuring a Rehabilitation Plan -- Dani LaMartina, Elite FTS
Quick Guide: Fitness Needs for Every Decade -- Pamela Hernandez, Thrive Personal Fitness
Fat Loss
The 4-Hour Fat Loss Elixir for Busy Lifters -- Johnnie Perry Jr., Breaking Muscle
You Set the Wrong Goal. -- Dani Singer, Fit2Go Personal Training
Thoughts on Couples Weight Loss -- Jason Leenaarts, jasonleenaarts.com
The Sweet Talk on Stevia: What You Should Know -- Scott Josephson, NASM
Year Long 5:2 Intermittent Fasting Study Reports It's No Better or Worse than a Horribly Restrictive Diet -- Yoni Freedhoff, Weighty Matters
Strength Training
3 Mistakes Intermediate Lifters Make When Continuing a Fitness Program. And How to Fix Them -- Tony Gentilcore, tonygentilcore.com
Determining Heavy Loads and Understanding Intensity in Weight Lifting -- Dresdin Archibald, Breaking Muscle
Glute Training for Meatheads -- Jason Brown, Elite FTS
Tip: How to Squat for a Better Butt -- Paul Carter, T Nation
Top 17 Upper-Body Plyometrics for Speed and Power Performance -- Travis Hansen, drjohnrusin.com
Career
Coaching: The Novice Stage—Learn to Execute -- CJ Gotcher, Barbell Logic
How to Get More Referrals for Your Personal Training Business -- Jonathan Goodman, the PTDC
The Difference Between Getting By and Getting Better -- David Cain, Raptitude
5 Must Do’s for an Intern -- Matthew Smith, Elite FTS
5 Things Online Trainers Should Do to Be Successful -- Skip Hill, Elite FTS
