ICA member Cheryl asked about supporting documentation to understand why maximum heart rate zones are not advised and more information on lactate threshold zones and training. Apparently, she has a doctor and some “scientific types” in her class. Here is everything you ever wanted to know about LT and why it should replace MHR zones! Be prepared…your summer educational reading material is all right here.Read more…

We’ve discussed creative ways of connecting to students via Facebook and a website. Here is yet another way to stay connected and communicate on a more personal level with students—by establishing a newsletter. I met with Bill Roach, who shares with you his tips for a very successful newsletter that has increased his attendance in classes and even brought him personal training clients.Read more…