Western Herbs and Exercise Recovery
Although the use of Western herbs for health, vitality, and recovery may not boast the lengthy history that Eastern Herbs do, there are still several [...]
Eastern Herbs and Exercise Recovery
Post-exercise recovery can be sorely underrated (no pun intended). We as fitness professionals need to honor its importance and convey the gravity of recovery to [...]
Animal Yoga: Why Everyone Should Try It
Yoga with cats, dogs, goats, or whichever animal helps people get moving and headed towards their overall health and wellness goals. While novel to most [...]
Exercising with Your Dog
Did you know research shows dog owners get more exercise? Dog owners spent close to 300 minutes each week walking with their dogs, about 200 [...]
The Physiology of Post-Exercise Recovery
Adequate recovery is a key contributing factor to improved performance, lowers the risk for injury, and allows the human body proper time for it [...]
The Role of Protein Intake in Keto Athletes
Many of your clients and athletes may have realized weight loss success on a ketogenic diet. Others, however, may be struggling to get the correct [...]
2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Did you know that the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) are updated every five years? This means the most recent update was in 2020 but [...]
The DEXA Scan: How They Are Helpful for Fitness Clients With or Without Osteoporosis
Many personal trainers wear a health and wellness cap, with interests going far beyond exercise, though it's all interwoven. Osteoporosis and bone fractures are common [...]
How to Raise Rates and Retain Clients
As a fit pro, how many times have you needed to raise rates because our rent or lease payment went up, or to accommodate for [...]
Progressive Muscle Relaxation for Athletes
Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) is a form of active relaxation, perfect for athletes who want to go deeper with mindfulness and/or purposeful movement. It's also [...]