Hi ,I’m reaching out to share a quick update: the Trainer Edge Newsletter is moving to a new home on Substack.Why the move?As this community grows, I want to give you a better reading experience. Substack offers a clean, ad-free interface, a great mo...

Phase Potentiation: The Secret to Long-Term Training SuccessWhy Your Clients Plateau (And How Smart Phases Fix It)You've seen it happen. A client comes in motivated, follows the program religiously, and sees incredible results for the first 8-12 week...

Mastering Concurrent Training: The Science of Combining Strength and CardioEducational content for fitness professionals and coachesWhat is Concurrent Training?Concurrent training is the practice of combining both resistance (strength) training and e...

Mastering Concurrent Training: The Science of Combining Strength and CardioEducational content for fitness professionals and coachesWhat is Concurrent Training?Concurrent training is the practice of combining both resistance (strength) training and e...

Hi ,Ever felt like some exercises just don’t fit quite right? Trust us, you’re not alone!In our pursuit to provide the best coaching, understanding body mechanics plays a pivotal role when it comes to exercise selection. Today, we explore how tailori...

Hey Coach ,When it comes to building smarter, more effective training programs, understanding muscle actions and functions is a game changer. Knowing how muscles move and stabilize the body helps you select exercises that optimize performance, reduce...

Hi ,As fitness professionals, we all seek opportunities to grow, take on new responsibilities, and elevate our careers—whether we’re working in a big-box gym, a corporate fitness setting, or a small private facility. The question is: What does growth...

Hi ,Understanding how to tailor your training program is key to achieving optimal results. Below is a brief guide on periodization and training phases. Organizing your training into phases (AKA periodization) is a great long-term strategy to success...

Navigating Training Around PainPain can be one of the biggest obstacles in training—limiting progress, dampening motivation, and making clients hesitant to push forward. But as coaches, our job is to show them that movement is still possible, progres...

Hi ,Cueing is one of the most powerful tools in a coach’s arsenal. The right cue can transform a client’s movement, while the wrong one can throw them off completely. As trainers, we verbalize cues all day—some land perfectly, while others… well, let...