The majority of our clients come to us because they want to improve some physical characteristics they deem “imperfect” or “unacceptable”. A large part of…
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Author: Erin Nitschke
Posts by Erin Nitschke:
How to Identify Personal Training Goals with Clients: Get SMART
Goal-setting is a powerful tool, if it is applied and executed appropriately. To help identify personal training goals with your clients, you must be adept…
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Proper Form for Plank Exercise: Planking with Purpose
The plank is a versatile exercise that personal trainers can adapt for various skill levels and abilities. Exercise Name & Target Muscle Group Trunk stabilization,…
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Fitness Product Reviews – 6 Steps to Evaluating Quality
How do you evaluate the quality of fitness products and equipment? That’s a loaded question. And the answer is equally as loaded. When it comes…
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Splitting the Difference – One Way to Program for Endurance and Muscle Growth
One way to program for endurance and muscle growth is by splitting the difference. There are thousands of ways to structure an exercise program and…
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To Meal Plan or Not to Meal Plan
You just signed a new client for six months of personal training sessions. One week into the training, your client says she needs help with…
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Mindful Fitness – A Multifaceted Approach
Mindfulness is a term being tossed around quite a bit in casual conversation these days – “be mindful of…x, y, and z”. Are we really…
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GaGa for Body Shaming
Listen to this article: Shame on body shaming. What does being “fit” and “healthy” actually mean? Does it mean having the “perfect body”? And…
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5 Fitness Apps to Inspire New Ideas
Just as clients can plateau, so too can our “fresh ideas” pool. It’s early in the new year and now is the perfect time to…
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5 Important Signals to Change the Workout Routine
A routine offers certain benefits; it’s something we can count on being predictable and comfortable. We know what to do once a routine is established…
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10 Fun and Affordable Marketing Strategies
You’re a certified fitness professional. You have the license, the know-how, and the practical skills to work with a variety of clients in a variety…
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How to Avoid Burnout as a New Personal Trainer
If you chose a career as a personal trainer, few moments are as exciting as the day you receive your official “I’m a Certified Personal…
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