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 [...]
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 [...]
Respecting Client Comfort
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 [...]
Virtual Personal Training – Bringing Your Fitness Business Online
Virtual training is the next fitness revolution. It's convenience based fitness for clients to access a trainer or instructor online instead of commuting to a [...]
Does Chronic Inflammation Prevent Weight Loss?
Chronic low-grade inflammation can impede weight loss. If you have a client who is struggling to achieve a fitness or performance goal, inflammation may be [...]
Talking to Your Clients About: Protein
Protein is often misperceived as the “hero” of the macronutrients. Following a high-protein diet has been marketed and practiced to ad nauseam. High protein diets [...]
Coaching the Low Compliance Client
If you’re in the fitness business, you know that clients' traits, personalities, and abilities vary as much as the styles and philosophies of personal training. [...]
How to Start a Gym from Scratch
Starting a business from the ground up can be scary and overwhelming. With high energy, a clear vision, and a solid work commitment it's doable. [...]
Talking to Your Clients About: Dietary Fats
Dietary fats have been vilified for causing weight gain, heart disease, and several other issues. Not anymore. Research evolved and newer discoveries indicate that the [...]
Can You Be Too Health Obsessed?
Health is important, right? I don’t know anyone who would challenge that assertion. If we are healthy, we are more likely to be productive, active, [...]