Psychology
Confidence and Downhill Running
I rolled up to the massive thirty five foot gap; there was no way on earth I was going to hurl myself across that. I was paralyzed by fear, though I’d watched my friends do it again and again. “Nick, come on you can totally rock this!” They coaxed. I trembled, even as I gripped…
Read More2018 is Here!…Now what?
If there is one thing that this time of year is not short on is New Years Resolutions. The thought that you have an entire calendar year to devote to new habit forming and personal development helps individuals feel that they are more in control of the metrics of their progress. Having said that, athletes…
Read MoreGrit
Written by: Jenn Rotsinger So, you want to become a powerlifter. Not just any powerlifter, but an elite, best-of-the-best kind of powerlifter. Well, my friend, you better have grit or it isn’t going to happen. You can have the best genetics, nutrition, program, and drugs, but if you don’t have grit, you won’t make it.…
Read MoreMaybe the Execution Was There, and the Plan Just Sucked
Written by: Jonny Pietrunti I was toying around the idea of “execution” the other day. Specifically, I was playing with the concept as it relates to constant improvement via a plan, measurement and reassessment. This fits into the last “Phase” of a system I’m building, and you are already doing this if you have at…
Read MoreFat and Fit?
Written by: Kelly Bruno, MD Can an individual be overweight or “obese” and still be considered healthy? I’m not usually one to take a hard stance on a topic, especially when it might be an unpopular position, but there are occasions when it’s worth it. This is one of those times. This is a topic…
Read MoreOld Man Training Part 1
Old man training, part 1. Do not go gentle into that good night, Old age should burn and rave at close of day; Rage, rage against the dying of the light. Dylan Thomas Ten years ago, I was unstoppable. I was indestructible. I was strong, capable, my body could do anything I asked of…
Read MorePhantom Limb Pain: Pathophysiology and Treatment
Background There were an estimated 1.6 million people in the US living with limb loss in 2005. This number is projected to increase to 3.6 million by 2050. Of these patients, the incidence of phantom limb pain (PLP) is estimated to be 42.2 – 78.8% (Houghton, 1999). The phenomenon was first described by Ambroise Pare,…
Read MoreHow to Get Your Clients to Really Stick to Their Diets
You’ve given your client a new diet plan. It’s based on the latest scientific research and it’s worked well for other clients. But this client, for whatever reason, just can’t seem to stick to the program. You want to help them, but you’re not sure what to do next. Part of you wants to blame it…
Read MoreNick Cheadle on the Diet and Exercise Principles Every Trainer Should Know
You’ve heard flexible dieting works well, but you’ve also heard other trainers get fantastic results with meal planning. You know that your clients will have to eat at restaurants sometimes, but you’re not sure what to tell them. You know that it’s important for you to monitor your client’s progress, but you’re not sure what…
Read MoreThe Entrepreneur’s Guide to Staying in Shape and Avoiding Burnout
Your schedule is packed from the time you wake up until you go to bed. Your client’s lives are often the same way. As a trainer, you basically live the life of an entrepreneur, even if you don’t feel that way. Sometimes, it’s hard to get in your own workouts. More often, however, you just…
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