How Fitness Instructors Can Get Certified in Canada
As excited as you may be about inspiring, motivating, and transforming lives as a fitness instructor in Canada, don’t forget to obtain the relevant certification first.
5 Ways Instructors Can Help Newbies Get Into Yoga
Yoga has continued to increase in popularity over the last few years in the fitness community, and it shows no signs of dying down as a fitness trend anytime soon. If you’re a yoga instructor or working to become one, there’s a good chance you’ll teach some type of beginner yoga class at some point in […]
Eat More or Eat Less? 5 Interesting Facts about Calories
Most of us are familiar with the old adage that weight loss is as simple as calories in verses calories out. In other words, when we consume more calories than we burn, we gain weight. On the other hand, weight loss can be achieved by creating a calorie deficit. While this covers the basics, there […]
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Yoga for Stress Relief: 3 Mood-Brightening Poses
Between high-intensity training, balancing multiple clients and the holidays in full-swing, you might need to take extra precautions to avoid burning out. Not only are you feeling the whiplash of adjusting to your clients’ busy holiday schedule, but you’re trying to adjust to your own as well; think holiday staff parties, tempting cocktail hours, and […]
How to Write an Optimized Personal Trainer Bio for More Sales
Editor’s Note: This post was originally published January 2015 and has recently been updated and revised for accuracy and comprehensiveness. Personal training provides individuals with an opportunity to mold healthy and physically active lifestyles, and can be widely appealing for a number of different reasons. But in order to get to this point, a personal trainer must […]
Yoga During Pregnancy: An Expert’s Guide
These days it is common practice for thousands of women to find comfort and relief from common pregnancy troubles through yoga. That being said, not all yoga is appropriate for your growing baby. Luckily, over the years yogis have developed a separate branch of yoga for to-be mothers. Called prenatal yoga, this form of yoga […]
10 Outdoor Fitness Ideas You Can Enjoy This Weekend
Between late-night BBQ’s, afternoon summer cocktails and lounging on the beach, it’s easy to lose sight of the importance of year-round fitness – but the fix is really simple. With all of the great workouts you can enjoy this weekend, there is still time to find the perfect balance between staying healthy and treating yourself. Check […]
14 Heart-Healthy Foods (Plus 4 Quick and Easy Plant-Based Recipes)
Your heart works tirelessly, every moment of every day. It’s responsible for providing oxygen and blood flow to your brain and other vital organs.
The Best Technology For Running Your Personal Training Business
Just a few years ago, personal trainers had to rely on paper and pen to record client’s metrics and complicated spreadsheets to measure workout performance.
Customer-Service Tips for Personal Trainers
The key to becoming a successful personal trainer is having passion for what you do and continuing to work toward setting yourself apart from others in your field. This is often accomplished by the means of your personal level of expertise, professionalism and knowledge of the health and fitness industry. In simpler terms, you must […]