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Are you a personal trainer, group fitness instructor or other practicing fitness professional? Thought leaders from ACE and throughout the industry will keep you on the forefront of fitness with the latest research, best practices, and innovative tools and techniques to boost your fitness career. Plus get practical information, insight and tips in the areas of functional movement, strength training, cardio training, core training, metabolic conditioning, performance training, group exercise, small group training, mind-body, behavior change, coaching and motivation for lasting results with clients.
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Wednesday, May 08, 2013

6 No-Equipment Moves for a Bikini Body

With clients interested in kicking their workouts into high gear to prepare for summer, check out these 6 no-equipment moves that can easily be incorporated into an interval-style workout, complete with regression options that tailor the intensity to various fitness levels.

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Tuesday, May 07, 2013

Do We Really Need to Crunch? 5 Core Exercises That Don’t Require Crunching

Everyone, it seems, wants six-pack abs, but the most common exercise most people use to get them may be more effective at increasing back pain than building rock-hard abs. ACE Exercise Physiologist Pete McCall explains why crunches can be a pain in the back and offers 5 great alternatives that not only sculpt the abs, but strengthen the entire core as well.

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Thursday, May 02, 2013

Playgrounds In, Machines out

Has traditional strength-training equipment started disappearing from your gym? In the past year and a half or so, many clubs have started to replace fancy weight machines in favor of creating open space for more functional training. Learn how this new trend may be offer huge benefits to both fitness professionals and their clients.

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Tuesday, April 30, 2013

9 Ways to Look Shredded for Your Best Swimsuit Body!

Determined to look your best when you hit the beach this summer? Don’t sabotage all that hard work you’ve put in by eating certain foods or training incorrectly in the days before your beach debut. Here are 9 easy tips that will have you shedding extra pounds and water weight, and looking shredded in your swimsuit this summer.

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Thursday, April 25, 2013

5 Variations of Traditional Bodyweight Exercises

Bodyweight exercises are effective and convenient to perform just about anytime, anywhere, but they can get a little stale if you don’t make an effort to mix things up a bit. Here are 5 creative variations on traditional bodyweight exercises that will challenge your muscles in a whole new way.

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Friday, April 19, 2013

Your Game Plan for a Beach-ready Body

It’s that time of year when thoughts turn to vacations and days at the beach. This year, wouldn’t it be great to feel more confident in that cute bathing suit you bought, but never had the nerve to wear? Well, get started now with this awesome workout that will help you finally get the beach-ready body you’ve always wanted.

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Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Less Panic, More Health

Tragic and senseless acts such as the Boston Marathon bombings can leave many people feeling traumatized and stressed, even if they have no personal connections to the incident. If you find your clients are struggling to deal with these recent events, Dr. Michael Mantell explains how you can help them utilize wellness tools to cope with the emotional aftermath of this horrific tragedy.

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Monday, April 08, 2013

A Perfect Day of Meals

What does a “perfect day” of eating look like? If you think healthy eating has to be boring or restrictive, think again. The Nutrition Twins offer an inside look into the healthy meals they eat on a regular basis. And these meals are not only delicious, but easy-to-prepare, too!

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Friday, April 05, 2013

The Latest and Greatest From IHRSA 2013

Fitness industry tradeshows are a great place to spot the newest trends and try out the latest equipment that may be coming soon to a gym near you. If you weren’t able to make it to this year’s IHRSA convention last month, you don’t want to miss ACE Exercise Physiologist Pete McCall’s recap of walking the tradeshow, along with his picks for the most promising new equipment and trends.

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Monday, April 01, 2013

Watch Your Language

Could the words you use with your clients be causing more harm than good? While words like “shredded” or “ripped” are common in the fitness industry, they may not have the same appeal to other, less performance or appearance-driven clients. Learn how to modify your language and better connect with your clients as you help them achieve their health and fitness goals.

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