By mid- to late-winter, many individuals find themselves tired of “nesting at home” and ready to abandon the coziness of indoors. While a brisk hike…
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Category: CEC Articles
Herbal Flu Remedies: Are Elderberry and Zinc Too Good to be True?
At this time of year, colds and influenza cases strike many households. Each year, approximately 5 to 20 % of Americans will contract the flu.…
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Helping Fitness Clients Prepare for Ski Season
The arrival of winter’s first snowfall officially heralds the beginning of ski season, sending thrills of anticipation through avid fans of the slopes. However, before…
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Empowering Fitness Clients Towards Self-Efficacy and Resilience
Coaching plays a key role in guiding individuals on their journeys towards personal and professional growth. At the epicenter of this process lies the concept…
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The Creatine/Creatinine Conundrum: Are Kidneys At Risk?
Creatine and creatinine, similar-sounding terms that frequently appear in discussions about sports nutrition, muscle function, and medical diagnostics, actually represent two distinct compounds that play vastly different roles…
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Integrating Personal Trainers into Multidisciplinary GLP-1 Care Models
As the fitness industry continues to evolve, personal trainers are increasingly becoming more than just exercise professionals; they are becoming essential members of multidisciplinary healthcare…
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Tracking Progress Beyond the Scale: New Metrics for GLP-1 Clients
In the era of GLP-1 medications, it’s easy to fall into the trap of celebrating every pound lost. But if you’re a personal trainer working…
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Fitness Marketing: Building a Personal Brand that Resonates Today’s Clients
The concept of fitness branding involves defining and communicating what makes a personal trainer or coach’s approach to health and movement distinctive and unique. A…
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Methylene Blue 1% Solution: Does It Live Up to the Hype?
Fitness-related applications for pharmaceutical-grade products seem to pop up with increasing frequency. Methylene Blue has caused quite a stir, touted as the “next best thing”…
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Nitrates and Beetroot Juice: Keys to Exercise Performance Advantage
In recent years, nitrates have enjoyed a meteoric rise in popularity, promising game-changing performance enhancement for athletes and fitness enthusiasts looking to gain a competitive…
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Trending Diets for Weight Loss
Trending diets for weight loss will always be around, but take shape in different calorie-restriction forms. It makes sense, a popular diet wouldn’t get noticed…
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Fight Back with the Autoimmune Protocol Diet
Autoimmune diseases, collectively including type 1 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and irritable bowel disorder (IBD), can wreak havoc on a body’s digestive system. This can…
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