National Federation of Professional Trainers

In the first article of this series, we explored an important principle that every personal trainer should understand: physiological adaptation does not occur all at once. Rather, resistance training initiates ...

Over the past several years, it has become increasingly apparent that the fitness profession is undergoing a significant shift. Conversations that were once largely confined to academic journals—including skeletal muscle as an endocrine organ, sarcopenia, sarcopenic obesity, healthy longevity, and more recently the widespread adoption of GLP-1 receptor agonists—have rapidly e...

In serious weightlifting circles, conversations often center around topics such as grams of protein consumed and optimal ways of replenishing glycogen stores post-workout. With such an abundance of carbohydrate choices available to bodybuilders today, making an informed decision often proves challenging.  In this article, we clarify the virtues and downfalls of the ...

As a commonly used bodybuilding supplement, Acetyl-L-Carnitine stands out largely due to its ability to promote fat metabolism. Researchers have learned much more about the benefits and capabilities of this over-the-counter supplement. Read on as we explore all the ways in which Acetyl-L-Carnitine might serve as a powerful addition to anyone’s bodybuilding supplement line-up....

Many individuals seek out personal training for the value of one-on-one mentoring and learning from experts in the fitness field. They like having a program tailored to their precise needs and a caring, compassionate partner alongside them on their challenging journey to better health. Recently, we have observed a shift away from human trainers towards robotic instructors and...