Nicole Thompson

What are the benefits of strength training for women? Is strength training more important than cardio? This blog answers key questions about women’s fitness and offers a balanced fitness routine for women.

You’ve probably heard the word rapport before but maybe never thought much about its meaning and its importance. If you’re like me then you had heard the word, but never knew how to spell it properly. Read on to learn more about the significance of rapport; and its proper spelling.

What are the benefits of joining a running club and what are the advantages of being part of a running club vs. running alone? In this blog, you’ll learn about running club benefits, how to find one that aligns with your fitness level and goals, and the qualities of a good running club.

Proper running technique and running posture are essential to avoid injury and enjoy the many benefits of a running program. These 5 strategies will help your clients make the most of their running workouts.

This blog covers ten tips to help you get back on track and find the motivation you need to keep studying.  

This blog will outline the types of questions used on the exam and provides useful test-taking tips.

Being educated in human anatomy is a critical part of becoming a successful personal trainer. Read up on how to learn anatomy on the ACE Fitness blog.

Stability and mobility are the cornerstones of the Functional Movement and Resistance Training part of the Integrated Fitness Training model (IFT). We’re going to start by discussing the basics – the five programming components of mobility and stability.

Exercise Professionals can play a key role in helping clients stay motivated by designing and modifying programs to introduce variety and work toward goal attainment. Periodization is one method for achieving this.

Postural assessments can provide information that guides exercise programming. As a fitness professional, understanding how to identify and potentially improve postural deviations may help individuals prevent injury, improve balance, and increase strength.

As your exam day approaches, it is sometimes difficult to know what areas you should be focusing on the most. While we do suggest that you relax, instead of cram, the day before your exam, here are some study strategies that we’ve found to be effective in the period leading up to it.

Here are few tips on how to squeeze in study time when life gets hectic.

As a health and fitness professional, there are many factors to consider for exercise program design, such as your clients’ goals, physical limitations, and the environment in which they are exercising. In this blog, we’ll cover how to keep your clients safe while exercising in a hot environment.

Environmental conditions are important to consider when designing an exercise program. In this blog, we take a closer look at the implications of exercising in the cold, and how fitness professionals can design programs that are safe for their clients—even on winter’s coldest days.

When you first begin your studies, understanding the differences between VT1, VT2 and VO2 max can be a challenge. Here is a quick primer on the definitions of each one.

A good working knowledge of anatomy is essential for designing safe and effective exercise programs for your clients. You also need to know this information to be able to pass your exam. In this fourth installment of an ongoing series, we look at the muscles that move the leg.

Learn about the SMART goal setting process. This is a tried and true way to achieve your fitness goals or any other goals you might have.