One of the biggest things stopping people from changing careers is the fear that you need to know everything to become a personal trainer “What if a client asks me something I don’t know?” It’s a fair question. But here’s the thing. You don’t need to know everything to become a personal trainer. Although you …
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You may have learned blood pressure for your Level 3 exam, but could you explain what actually happens to it during exercise? Your mock question… During dynamic aerobic exercise, what happens to systolic and diastolic blood pressure? A. Both increase significantlyB. Systolic increases while diastolic stays similar or may fall slightlyC. Systolic falls while diastolic …
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You don’t have to quit your job to become a personal trainer. You don’t have to hand in your notice, empty your savings account and hope your new career works out. In fact, for many people, that would be the worst way to start. If you’ve been thinking about a career change, you might already …
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You Learn About Blood Pooling for Your Exam. But Do You Actually Understand It? Why Doesn’t Blood Fall Into Your Feet? Every time you stand up, gravity is trying to pull your blood towards your feet. So why doesn’t it just stay there? The answer is venous return. And it’s a great example of why …
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Menopause education for personal trainers matters, but are we educating, or are we educationxplaining? “It’s your hormones.” “Stop doing HIIT.” “You need to lift heavy.” “It’s cortisol causing your menopause belly.” You’ve probably heard some version of these. Welcome to educationxplaining. It isn’t about explaining menopause. It’s about over-explaining what you don’t fully understand. It’s …
