For those of us who are winter sports enthusiasts, the onset of colder weather signals the beginning of snow-related fun. Yet for others, the shorter days and colder temperatures trigger a cascade of symptoms that are anything but pleasant. Feelings of depression, anxiety, and moodiness are symptoms commonly associated with what scientists have termed Seasonal Affective Disorder, or quite aptly, SAD.
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Gut Reaction: Neurotransmitters Serotonin, Dopamine, and Gut Health Synergy
The gut, aside from its primary role in absorption, blood sugar regulation, and nutrient distribution, also wields influence over our hormone and neurotransmitter regulation. Among…
READ MOREHormesis: The Phenomenon that Promises Personal Training Success 100% of the Time
Personal trainers are much more than just rep-counters. We are tasked with helping motivate people to become healthier and to adopt lifestyles that improve their…
READ MORESleeping In: The Do’s and Don’t’s
Ah, sleeping in, the ultimate luxury. Laying in bed, no alarm, getting as much rest as the body wants. Nowhere to be. It’s the unspoken…
READ MOREAdolescent Obesity: A Growing Epidemic of Poor Diet and Inactivity
Obesity has become a significantly increasing problem in teens and adolescents in recent years. Dietary habits and lifestyle has remarkably changed. After school, many adolescents rest near the television while doing homework or sit for hours in front of a computer, sustaining that activity with high-calorie junk foods.
READ MOREHow Introverts Can Be Successful Personal Trainers
If you’re considering a career as a personal trainer but are worried your introversion might interfere with your success, the following will hopefully assuage your…
READ MOREBinge Eating Behaviors in Adolescent Clients
When personal trainers hear the term “eating disorders”, extreme caloric restriction, or anorexia, might come to mind before binge eating. As such, it may be…
READ MORESleep Temperature Considerations for the Best Sleep: 4 Easy Tips
Addressing sleep hygiene falls under the umbrella of a personal trainer’s coaching, making the environment for ideal sleep temperature an easy and obvious place to…
READ MOREFoam Rolling and Depression: Are Stiff Muscles Linked to Major Depressive Disorder?
Personal trainers wise to the relevant link between foam rolling and depression may be in a position to truly help their clients with depression. Exercise…
READ MOREThe Five Senses and How They Affect a Sleep Routine
Bedtime routines are as powerful for sleep as morning workouts are for waking up, and the role of our five senses as human beings can…
READ MOREEffect of Exercise on Cognitive Function: New Research Personal Trainers Should Know About
Recent research has highlighted the many positive attributes of regular physical exercise on cognitive function. Cognitive function is defined essentially as “ the entire process…
READ MOREHow Combined Nutrition and Physical Activity Interventions Greatly Impact Health Outcomes
As an ACE Certified Health Coach and NFPT-CPT, I spend a considerable amount of time talking and coaching my clients to improve their health and…
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