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Beyond the Guidelines: What the 2026 ACSM Position Stand Gets Right—and What It Changes for Personal Trainers

The 2026 American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Position Stand on resistance training marks one of the most significant updates to...

Posted March 30th, 2026

by Tim

Hanway

Concussion Impact: Exploring Novel Prevention and Rehabilitation Techniques

Sports-related concussions (SRCs) continue to serve as a major health concern and one of the most hotly debated topics in sports...

Posted March 26th, 2026

by Cathleen

Kronemer

NFPT vs NASM: Which Personal Trainer Certification Is Better in 2026?

If you’re debating NFPT vs NASM and which is the better personal trainer certification, you’re not alone. These are two of...

Posted March 25th, 2026

Create Personalized, Precision-Driven Training with Wearable Technology

Each year, the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) publishes an annual report on fitness trends in our industry. This report...

Posted March 23rd, 2026

by Cathleen

Kronemer

Pickleball Fitness: Workouts to Boost Performance

Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the U.S., and it’s attracting millions of players of all ages. For example, the 2023...

Posted March 17th, 2026

by Shay

Vasudeva

Taking Supplements Together? They Might Be Canceling Each Other Out

Grocery stores and health food markets sell supplements claiming to do everything from preventing a cold to improving mood, reducing stress,...

Posted March 12th, 2026

by Cathleen

Kronemer

The Pressure is On: Recovery Sleeves and Compression Garments

Compression therapy, an ages-old medical technique involving specially designed garments that apply pressure to different parts of the body, serves a...

Posted March 9th, 2026

by Cathleen

Kronemer

Why Nutrition Debates Feel So Personal: Cognitive Bias, Confirmation Bias, and the “Two Camps” Problem

If you’ve been coaching for any length of time, you’ve seen it play out in real time. Two clients read two...

Posted March 6th, 2026

by Tim

Hanway

The Science Behind Collagen

Collagen makes up 30% of the body’s protein, providing structure, support, and strength to the skin, muscles, bones, and connective tissues....

Posted March 4th, 2026

by Cathleen

Kronemer

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