5 Ways to Help Clients Create Nutritional Goals for the New Year
For many, January 1st marks an imperative date for new beginnings and possibilities for the coming year. At the top of that resolution list are often health and fitness aspirations, like shedding those last ten pounds or finally running in the city marathon. However, one of the biggest mistakes we are all guilty of making is setting unattainable […]
5 Questions You Need To Ask Before Enrolling in Nutrition School
Whether you’ve been passionate about nutrition for years or you’re considering adding nutritional insight to your health coaching or fitness training career, nutrition school can be the educational boost you need.
What are the Responsibilities of a Nutritionist?
Editor’s Note: This post was originally published July 2015 and has recently been updated and revised for accuracy and comprehensiveness. As a nutrition consultant, you have a unique opportunity to help your clients develop better eating habits, achieve their weight-loss and fitness goals and ultimately maintain healthy and fulfilling lifestyle changes. “Proper nutrition is essential to healthy living […]
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How to Generate New Client Leads with Social Media
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8 Best Practices for Transitioning to a Plant-Based Diet
Plant-based diets have gained popularity in the health, wellness, and nutrition world, as evidence has rapidly piled up around the benefits of eating patterns where most foods come from plants rather than animals.
6 Key Questions Personal Trainers Should Be Asking New Clients
As a personal trainer, it’s always important to get to know your prospective clients as much as possible before determining that they’d be a good fit for your services. All too often, however, personal trainers don’t understand the right questions to ask to get a true feel for a potential client. In general, there are […]
15 Cool Workout Gadgets that Actually Work
With the tremendous growth of wearable technology, workout gadgets have become an integral part in the health and fitness industry. Whether you’re looking to gain the edge you need against your competition, track data to become healthier, or you want something that’ll help you recover faster – there’s a gadget that’ll suit your needs.
How to Naturally Increase Good Bacteria in the Gut
Every individual carries within them a unique universe of microorganisms known as the gut microbiota. These microscopic creatures, which predominantly consist of bacteria, play a vital role in our health by assisting in digestion, producing essential vitamins, boosting our immune system, and even affecting our mood. Yet, not all bacteria in our gut are beneficial; […]
How Do I Become a Certified Pilates Instructor?
Pilates is one of the most popular methods of exercise in the world, and for good reason. Since its creation in the early 20th century, Pilates has become a favorite workout for health-minded individuals who want to build strength, lean muscle tone, and flexibility—all with a focus on the core. In 2017 alone, more than […]
10 Tips to Prevent Injury When Designing a Client’s Routine
Client injury. Also synonymous with the word “nightmare” when you’re a certified personal trainer, especially when the said injury is sustained as a direct result of your training program.