12 Easy Ways to Fire Up Your Cardio Workout
There are various cardio exercises to choose from regardless of whether one wants to lose some calories, burn fat, or enhance their health. The aim of a cardio workout is to increase intensity and the heart rate. While some people choose to use workout equipment such as elliptical trainers and treadmills, there are easier ways […]
Further Your Career with Advanced Personal Training Education
One of the most simple, yet overlooked, options for career advancement is to ask your current employer if there is opportunity for growth, or if you can take on more challenges. While it may be intimidating to approach your manager with a career question, especially if you’re unsure what his or her response may be, these direct questions will help […]
9 Holiday Promotion Ideas for Nutrition & Fitness Professionals
As the new year approaches, people are starting to think about how they will combat the effects of the rich foods and lack of exercise that accompany the holidays. A blank slate of New Year’s resolutions loom on the horizon, and people are ready to take back control of their health. It’s the perfect opportunity […]
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Health & Fitness Retreats: On a Mission to Change Your Lifestyle
In a technology-driven age, where you are virtually connected to your job and other stress-related triggers around the clock, you likely need a break from reality. Let’s face it, we all do. When stress and other life hijacks surface, the activities we once enjoyed get kicked to the sidelines. It’s in this spirit that boutique […]
Mixing it Up: 2 Yoga Workout Plans for Men
Are you looking to challenge your male clients? Or maybe you’re interested in providing more fitness opportunities at your local gym? While many people are guilty of associating Yoga as just a way to relax and ease through a workout, it’s also very physically challenging. If your client is prone to injury or needs to […]
Is Your Personal Training Business Legally Compliant?
Not only do state, federal, and certifying bodies have requirements you must meet to stay above board with the law, but there are other legal, managerial aspects of the business, such as limiting your scope of practice to that of a personal trainer.
7 Prenatal Outdoor Fitness Exercise Ideas
Committing to an exercise plan while pregnant can provide a wealth of benefits, according to the American Pregnancy Association. The organization notes that fitness can improve overall health and wellness, and also alleviate some common discomforts of pregnancy. It can even make labor and delivery easier.
9 Exercises To Increase Your Brain Power
Editor’s Note: This post was originally published May 2017 and has recently been updated and revised for accuracy and comprehensiveness. We all want to hit the gym at some point in our lives in an attempt to get the perfect beach body for the summer, or simply to tone our muscles and stay in shape. […]
Popular Exercises for High Blood Pressure
Your clients who are suffering from high blood pressure, aka hypertension, are not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 29 percent of American adults have high blood pressure—”that’s 1 in every 3 American adults.” What’s even more concerning is that hypertension is often referred to as the “silent killer,” because it typically doesn’t trigger any […]
Want to Work Out With Your Dog? Try These Exercises
Did you know an estimated 53 percent of dogs are overweight or obese, according to the Associate for Pet Obesity Prevention? If Fido isn’t getting enough exercise, are you making time to work out, go to the gym, or get outside?