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πŸ”₯ New power-ups for Online Coach App πŸ”₯

1. Create and edit Tasks on the Online Coach app Create and design the task however you want right from your mobile coach app, with full options of your choice, just like working on your desktop. 2. Admin Privileges Keep your eyes on the clients’ progress of all coaches in your gyms/studios, and make sure […]
Everfit Team
Oct 08, 2021 3 min read

Making Online Training a Virtual Breeze with Patryk Piekarczyk

Patryk tells us how Integrit Performance delivers all-inclusive online training fitness and nutrition coaching using Everfit Thanks to a certain viral pandemic, online training has boomed in the last two years. Many personal trainers and gym owners have jumped on the bandwagon and discovered a variety of benefits (and challenges) to navigating the virtual training […]
Everfit Team
Sep 29, 2021 6 min read

“Essentials of Program Design” Series for Fitness Coaches

Trevor Short is an exercise physiologist at the University of Hawaii, previous coach to NFL / Olympic athletes, & previous COO of a multi-million dollar training studio. Now he’s teaching you the essential concepts of designing a fitness program. Learn the essentials of programming to the next level with these key considerations.  How to perform […]
Everfit Team
Jul 21, 2021 < 1 min read

FITT – VP Principles of Exercises Rx (Intensity, Total volume, Aerobic program design, Rest-time)

At the base of every exercise prescription lies the FITT-VP principle. Trevor explains training frequency, intensity, time, type, volume, and progression. Key takeaways: Frequency = How often an individual trains Intensity = How hard an individual is working Training Time = The duration of each training session Training Type = The training mode Volume = […]
Everfit Team
Jul 21, 2021 7 min read

Methods and approaches to measure or predict muscular strength.

In this video, Trevor mentions the way to define strength. He also outlines methods and approaches to measure or predict muscular strength. Key takeaways: 1RM = Greatest resistance that can be moved through a full range of motion in a controlled manner.  The Repetition Maximum prediction method is used when it’s not safe to test […]
Everfit Team
Jul 21, 2021 6 min read

How to prescribe Rest Time

Rest time has a profound impact on training and should be predetermined based on the needs analysis or bioenergetic specificity. Trevor explains prescribing rest time based on bioenergetics and work : rest ratios.  Key takeaways: Rest time should be measured during training with a stopwatch Rest time has a profound impact on the exercise stimulus […]
Everfit Team
Jul 21, 2021 4 min read

Ancillary Topics in Exercises Rx (Set progression, Tempo, Set types, Progression/Regression and Alternate Exercises, Other set types)

Trevor talks about ancillary topics in exercise prescription and how to use them in your programming Key takeaways: Training sets should progress from a warm up load to a working set load Tempo can increase or manipulate time under tension Drop sets can be used to increase power output, increase volume, and cause neurological adaptations. […]
Everfit Team
Jul 21, 2021 4 min read

What is Tempo?

Tempo is a critical component of exercise prescription. Effective use of tempo can lead to desired adaptations. Trevor outlines what tempo is and how to use it.  Key takeaways: Tempo can increase or manipulate time under tension Tempo gives more depth to exercise prescription Tempo gives athletes a sense of focus and specificity.  In this […]
Everfit Team
Jul 21, 2021 3 min read

What are Warm-up set, Drop set, Failure set, superset & Giant set

Not all sets are created equal. Trevor outlines the different case uses of different set types.  Key takeaways: The warm up set, also known as movement prep, is critical to prime the nervous system and muscles for the work to come. Drop sets can be used to increase power output and increase training volume. Sets […]
Everfit Team
Jul 21, 2021 6 min read

Exercises Rx for Conditioning

There are key considerations when prescribing exercises for conditioning or weight loss. Trevor outlines different training models, including: max reps, AMRAP workouts, timed workouts, interval workouts, and EMOM. Key takeaways: Training models based on max # of reps have been increasing in popularity Benefits include exercise prescription for groups, pre-post data, and that it accounts […]
Everfit Team
Jul 21, 2021 5 min read