How to Conduct a Quality Personal Training Consultation
The beginning of the year brings a flood of new gym enthusiasts, which means trainers are up to their ears in new member consultations. This…
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Encourage your Clients to be Less Sedentary with Weekly Fitness Challenges
There are 168 hours in a week. If we’re lucky we might see a personal training client for 3 hours a week (but let’s be…
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The Way We Eat: The Economics of Food
Food and nutrition is not only a major spotlight of the fitness industry, it’s a hot topic in local government, politics, healthcare, environmental science, and…
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Pelvic Floor Training: Men need it, too
Certified Personal Trainers may work with women and men who discreetly share that they can’t sleep through the night without an incontinent trip, or trips,…
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Using Social Media to Keep Fitness Clients Accountable During the Holidays
There’s nothing like a few holiday buffets and travel plans to threaten clients’ progress towards their fitness goals. But what if we started using the…
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Be Independent from Technology Today!
It’s nice of you to check in but…. Play.Swim.Hike.Bike.Hammock.Lounge.Sleep.Meditate.Run.Walk. Sing.Dance.Pose.Prance.Jazzercise.Yoga.Pilates.Smile.Hug. Thank.Eat.Cook.Create.Read.Journal.Rollerskate.Bounce.Breath. Boat.Sip.Nibble.Dribble.Skip.Hop.Jump.Embrace.Mingle. Be present. Be silly. Be grateful. Enjoy!
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Stability Training: Load vs Platform
Balance and stability can be considered the foundations of fitness. Our best programs consist of proper progressions, from a long-term design perspective, and for each…
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New Moms New to Exercise
Having a baby will completely change a person’s life. New moms have so much to adjust to: lack of sleep, a body traumatized by pregnancy…
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3 Questions Personal Trainers Should Ask Their Clients
You probably ask clients about food, sleep, perceived exertion and energy levels at each session. What about getting feedback about yourself? If you just cringed,…
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The Best Podcasts for Fitness Professionals
In recent years I’ve dubbed myself the “forever-a-student,” because learning new things has always been my jam; especially when it comes to my favorite topic:…
READ MOREPreventing Back Pain at Work
Back pain is a very common problem. Many people suffer from chronic back pain every day. As trainers we need to know how to deal…
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Exercise Decreases Side Effects of Cancer Treatment
Exercise may be the furthest thing from the mind of a cancer patient. However, exercise that focuses on functional fitness will help your client carry…
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