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Ten Things A Personal Trainer Should Never Do Print E-mail
Written by Sal Marinello   

Rather than provide another list of qualities to look for in a personal trainer, here’s a list of things a trainer should never do during a session.  Almost 20 years ago I was taught that there’s a right way and a wrong way to treat clients and I still abide by these guidelines today. I insist that the trainers who work in my facility do the same.

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Life?s Too Short To Worry About Love Handles Print E-mail
Written by Sal Marinello   

In the quest for health, fitness and the perfect body, too many people are irrationally afraid to enjoy the great things that can come from eating, drinking and living life.  Life’s way too short to live this way.

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More Time and Money Wasted Studying, Rather Than Addressing, the Obesity Epidemic Print E-mail
Written by Sal Marinello   

Did we really need the federal government to spend time and effort on a study that suggests obesity is “socially contagious?”

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Phiten Titanium Necklaces and Bracelets; Fashion For Athletes Print E-mail
Written by Sal Marinello   

The Phiten Company claims their titanium-laced necklaces and bracelets can relieve stress and tension while improving a person’s energy levels.  I can’t speak for the healing benefits of the Phiten line and this isn’t a fitness tip but a fashion tip; the Phiten stuff looks good.

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Stay Away From Gimmicks Like Whole Body Vibration Machines Print E-mail
Written by Sal Marinello   
Over the past several years the gimmicky gadget known as the Whole Body Vibration platform has come on the scene.  This expensive piece of equipment has been advertised as offering people a revolutionary way to get into shape, when in effect WBV machines offer nothing more than a new way to separate people from a lot of their hard earned money.
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