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I started this article by digging into a bunch of research and then I realized that we’d already posted an article that covered it really well – thanks to Dr Justin Farnsworth! If you haven’t read it yet, click here. So, now we can talk about how we take that[…]

Stress makes victims of us all. It is inevitable. There isn’t a single person who won’t feel the effects of stress in some way. It can manifest into disordered habits like sleeping too much, not sleeping enough, eating too little, overeating, drinking, drugs, anxiety, depression, and more. Stress is a[…]

PURSUING STRENGTH This is a common question we ALL get as coaches, but the answer is never as easy as YES/NO, as there’s nuances, science and real world applicability to consider. However when it comes to getting into the details with clients, “it depends” is never an acceptable response to[…]

Education and learning opportunities are essential to a health and fitness professional’s development. Successful personal trainers, physical therapists, strength coaches, and athletic trainers have learned to utilize a variety of sources for their educational information. In turn, they are better equipped to serve their clients, patients, and athletes throughout a[…]

Training for shoulder health can be complex… Shoulder pain is a common and disabling complaint among many trainees. The reported annual incidence of shoulder pain in primary care is 14.7 per 1000 patients per year, with a lifetime prevalence of up to 70% (all numbers according to a study in[…]

RECAP FROM PART 1 Learning a heavy dose of content over a weekend is great but if you don’t begin to apply it Monday morning – you’re missing the point. Create actionable steps to progress your results and relationships week by week Work on Leadership, work on Business, and begin[…]

Movement is just an accepted part of our lives. But what if it wasn’t? So much of what we do is move around to take care of everyday tasks – going to the store, getting to the bathroom, going to see friends – it all matters.   How come when[…]

The Contextual Rant We’ve had some passionate, evidence-based, smart calls to action on the PPSC blog so far and I’m all for it. Our industry is struggling to make the leap to a more professional, more essential place and having more knowledgeable and experienced trainers is going to help us[…]