In this episode of the KIPS Personal Trainer Application Podcast we dive into Wellness Coaching education and how a trainer can benefit. Guest Mark Teahan goes into what wellness coaching is and the application of different wellness coaching theories. Mark Teahan is a Certified Wellness Coach and Personal Fitness Trainer based in southern California. He […]
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Introducing the Kettlebell PT.1 feat. Vincent Metzo
In this episode of the KIPS Personal Trainer Application Podcast we dive into overhead pressing with the kettlebell. Guest Vincent Metzo, MA, LMT, CSCS provides shoulder assessments and a breakdown of the front rack position involving the kettlebell. Vincent is the Dean of Advanced Personal Training at the Swedish Institute and the Director of Education for […]
Suspension Trainer Product Review
by Vincent Metzo, MA, LMT, CSCS In this video, we review the main suspension training products on the market based on their ease of use, features and unique selling propositions. Below the video is a product guide and resources for buying suspension trainers. The Blast Straps from Elite FTS were the first suspension trainer I used. […]
Slosh Pipe Basics and Benefits
by Vincent Metzo, MA, LMT, CSCS Strengthening the trunk muscles and the body’s core has become a prevalent subject over the last 20 years. When we look at the use of unstable surfaces (physioballs a.k.a. Swedish balls, balance disks/platforms, Bosu balls, etc.) and the use of unstable objects to lift (slosh pipes, slosh balls, weights […]
Effectiveness and Efficacy of Suspension Training
by Vincent Metzo, MA, LMT, CSCS In this blog post we’ll examine the effectiveness and efficacy of suspension training. Efficacy is defined as the ability to produce a desired or intended result, for example “there is little information on the efficacy of this treatment.” Conversely, Effectiveness is defined as being successful in producing a desired or […]
5 Unpopular Steps When Building Your Personal Training Business
by Tyler Valencia, MS A prevalent subject on the KIPS blog has been, and will be, business fundamentals as they relate to personal training. It’s not that other subjects such as exercise physiology or programming are not important, but rather business fundamentals are typically what help entry-level personal trainers stay in the industry. Are there […]