Clients are individuals. Each one comes to us with a different set of life circumstances, personalities, and likes and dislikes. For many new clients, you…
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Author: Erin Nitschke
Posts by Erin Nitschke:
Multidimensional Fitness Programming Defined
Fitness programming is equal parts science and art. Successful fitness program designs are those that reflect the goals and needs a client expresses and serves…
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Sports Nutrition Considerations for Athletes
Recently (2016) the American College of Sports Medicine, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and Dietitians of Canada published a joint position statement that summarized…
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Motivational Interviewing for Personal Trainers: Understanding the Stages of Change
Personal trainers are always looking for new ways to motivate their clients and sometimes it can be a struggle. Motivational interviewing could offer a breakthrough,…
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It’s All About Form
Proper form should be the one constant amidst the many styles and methods of personal training. Every personal trainer has his or her own way of…
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Social Support for Exercise Success
A workout buddy, an encouraging friend, a running club, or positive family member, – call it what you wish, but these are all forms of…
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What is Sport Psychology?
It’s important to recognize when a client’s mind is preventing him or her from moving forward. Sometimes a client or athlete stops progressing not because…
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How to Use Guided Imagery with Fitness Clients
The mind-body connection is well established. Learn how to use guided imagery in individual and group sessions to improve client’s focus and performance. Mind-body exercise…
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12 Common Exercise Form Mistakes
Many people hire a trainer to avoid making mistakes which can lead to injury. Call it what you want – exercise form, correcting mistakes, cueing,…
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What is Wellness?
Generically, wellness is considered a dynamic process which “emphasizes self-healing, the promotion of health, and the prevention of illnesses rather than solely the treatment of…
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Starting a Corporate Wellness Personal Training Business
Corporate wellness offers enormous opportunities for certified personal trainers and health coaches….and the opportunities are not boilerplate. Each business has a different culture with diverse…
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Where Did SuperTracker Go? The USDA’s Tool Bites the Dust
As of June 30, 2018, SuperTracker fulfilled its mission. According to the USDA, “The private sector has launched many great tools that have a shared…
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