Birth of the Barbell: Fitness Pioneer Allen Calvert
Barbells are among the most recognizable pieces of fitness equipment in a gym. Even if you or your clients have never picked one up, [...]
Eugen Sandow: The Fitness Pioneer You’ve Never Heard Of
Eugen Sandow (1867-1925), was a Russian born entertainer, strongman, fitness professional, and bodybuilder. At a time when physical fitness technique, nutrition, and physique were not [...]
President Trump Declares Month of May ‘National Physical Fitness and Sports Month’
TRUMP WORKS OUT. Okay, maybe not. We have no evidence of this, but we'd like to hope so. At least we know that health and [...]
History of the Physical Culture
19th century and early 20th century life was much different than today. Work was hard and laborious and typically extended from sunrise to sunset. There [...]
Achoo! Is it a cold – or an allergy?
The air can be filled with respiratory irritants, from man-made pollution to pollen and mold spores that lead to sneezing and wheezing year round. But [...]
How Obese is Your State?
When the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 1995 began collecting data on adult obesity in all 50 states, the highest rate was 19%. [...]
Use It, Don’t Lose It
You’re only as old as you feel, as the saying goes. And there appears to be a great deal of truth contained in that casual [...]
Motivate Clients to Bike to Work
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.