"How important is it to be approachable?" Thanks to Josh for sending in this question via Instagram. Being approachable as a Personal...

During the four years since I wrote this article, I occasionally lament the original got no readership. I truly think many Personal...

CK (2021): Time to revisit one from the archives of 2018! Man, this one was poorly written. Let's hope it's much better now! New trainers...

Should a Personal Trainer assess the movement of a client? Yes. It's an essential part of keeping our clients as safe as possible. But...

Chris: Liz Smith takes the reigns again today with another dive into the intriguing world of the ADHD mind. Eating with a magpie brain...

"More than 3 reps is cardio, am I right!?" This is an all-too-common phrase said by powerlifters worldwide. It's time we put it to bed...

Today, we look into the question "what should a general population client's last program look like?" Our first concern is putting...

Chris: My clients are a wonderful bunch. One of that lovely bunch is Liz Smith, who has provided us with our article today. Liz Smith is...

As a coach it's easy to fall into frustration and anger at clients who can't stick to a training plan. Coaches have a history of loving...

Competing is immensely stressful. It's doubly stressful if it's your first competition. I want you to make better decisions. This article...

I believe coaching should be about teaching people to train by themselves. I'm there 1-4 times a week, but both I and the client need to...

It's been a couple of years since I wrote this article. It's time to go back over it with my 2021 eyes to see whether I still feel the...

I'm always banging on about paying the Piper to busy professional clients. It's always preached to clients who are working in a constant...

Many people who perform split squats do them incorrectly. This is limiting their gains and putting them at a greater risk of injury. I...

In a recent podcast with my friend and fitness industry badass Jason Leenaarts asked me the question that provides the title of today's...

The Naming of Gyms is a difficult matter, It isn’t just one of your holiday games; You may think at first I’m as mad as a hatter When I...

I originally wrote this a few years ago. I decided to revisit the topic to see whether I still had the same conclusions... CK 2018 I...

TRAINING SOMETIMES SUCKS. Often, I completely hate training. I mope around in my studio swearing at the barbell and wishing I was...

Recently I read the autobiography 'Open' after seeing it recommended on the Facebook page of a powerlifter called Sumi Singh. A side...

A client recently sent me roughly 10 detailed questions when I sent them a new program. The new program was a diversion from my previous...