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Nutrition & Training

Taking a Client’s Medical History

by Alex M. McDonald, 10 December 08

Individuals who seek personal trainers or fitness instructors come with a variety of goals — as well as medical conditions and experiences. In order to provide the safest, most effective training program, a person’s medical history, not just current...... More

The Fitness Trainer and the Dietitian: A Happy Couple

by Jenna A. Bell-Wilson, 12 November 08

The blurry line
Nutrition and exercise: They go hand–in-hand for many fitness goals, such as weight loss, athletic performance, disease risk reduction, strength training, sports, and so on. Pursue one without the other and success is rare.… More

Happenings

Expert Advice

Q: Is heart rate level affected by nutrition?

A: Many different variables can affect an athlete's heart rate at rest and while training: hydration status, cumulative training load, level of fatigue/recovery, emotional state, and genetics, just to name a few.