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2025 Sliding Filament Theory Guide for Fitness Pros

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Sliding filament theory is the currently accepted mechanism behind how muscles contract. It tells us that muscles shorten or lengthen when the two filaments, known as actin and myosin, slide past each other. The filaments slide instead of changing length, which is what was previously thought. The topic of sliding filament theory is covered in … Read more

Home Fitness Industry Statistics and Trends for 2024

Home Fitness Industry Statistics

The home fitness industry has experienced significant transformations in recent years, primarily driven by the global COVID-19 pandemic. As people sought alternatives to traditional gym workouts, home fitness solutions dramatically rose in popularity. This shift has brought about notable changes in consumer behavior, market trends, and the overall landscape of fitness routines. These trends indicate … Read more

Fitness Industry Statistics: Growth and Trends for 2024

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The fitness industry has undergone significant changes in recent years, influenced by technological advancements, changing consumer behaviors, and global events like the COVID-19 pandemic. In this market research breakdown, PTPioneer, we will look deeper at how the fitness world is growing, what new trends are emerging, and the big changes happening in 2024 and beyond … Read more

How to Become a Bodybuilding Coach

To become a bodybuilding coach, you need to learn the principles of hypertrophy and fat loss. Once you pass your bodybuilding certification exam, you may want to experience competing yourself, and then you need to find your first clients.  This is a step-by-step guide to becoming a bodybuilding coach. Iโ€™ve been a fitness professional for … Read more

Master the NASM OPT Model in 2025: Your Ultimate Guide

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The NASM OPT model is a fitness periodization system developed by the National Association for Sports Medicine (NASM). In the OPT method you take clients through five unique phases of training during the year, moving from stabilization to endurance, to hypertrophy, to strength, to power. This sequence enables you to consistently progress without stalling, overtraining … Read more

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