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Category: Health Behaviors and Psychology

EXERCISE AND DEPRESSION

Exercise and Depression: How Personal Trainers Can Make an Impact

Posted August 11th, 2025 by

Depression is the "common cold" of psychological disorders.  The World Health Organization considers depression a high priority concern and most everyone has been depressed or knows someone who has been depressed at some time in life.  Its symptoms include sleep disturbances, loss of appetite or overeating, and anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure).  While it comes in different forms and intensities, some of its characteristics are enduring.  Depressed people think in different ways from their non-depressed counterparts.  Their neuro-chemistry is different.  They have low self esteem.  They are inactive.

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SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER

Seasonal Affective Disorder: How Personal Trainers Can Help Clients See the Light

Posted August 11th, 2025 by

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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Motivate Clients to Bike to Work

Motivate Clients to Bike to Work

Posted August 11th, 2025 by

Your job is to encourage clients to live healthier lives through fitness and nutrition. And, that should extend beyond the gym. Fitness is a lifestyle—it’s full time. Not just a one-hour session, three times a week. While you can’t be with your clients 24 hours a day, seven days a week, you can give them the tools they need to stay active and healthy when you aren’t around.

Bike week is one of those tools you can give your clients. Since they are coming to you, it means they already have an interest in physical fitness. So, it shouldn’t be a huge challenge to encourage them to try something new. Although, don’t be surprised if you’re met with some resistance.

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drinking water

Do You Drink Enough?

Posted August 11th, 2025 by

With the summer months just around the corner, being properly hydrated is something most will have to become more aware of.  Our bodies are comprised…

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