How to Legally Give Nutritional Advice as a Personal Trainer
Fitness and nutrition go hand-in-hand when it comes to health, so it makes sense that many personal training clients may have questions about food choices, meal plans, and supplements that can complement their training.
How to Legally Give Nutritional Advice as a Personal Trainer
Have you always been passionate about a career in fitness but uncertain of how you could pursue it? Whether you recently received a health-related degree, official certification, or you don’t see a future at your current job; taking the proactive next step is essential to planning your career in fitness. One of the most desirable things […]
How to Specialize in Youth Fitness and Strength Conditioning
Inside the Mount Hood Athletic Club near Portland, Ore., a group of 20 kids weaves through a series of cones dribbling basketballs. When personal trainer Trevor Hayward blows a whistle, the kids go from dribbling to passing, and move in for layups.
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Top Apps and Software that Nutrition Consultants Can Use With Clients
As a nutrition consultant, you stay on top of nutrition news and studies so that you can discuss the latest trends with clients and be informed about your profession. But are you equally organized when it comes to running your consulting practice as a business? Or empowering your clients to track their nutrition more effectively?
Massage Therapy: A Rehab For An Athlete
It does not matter what sport or activity you are involved in or how good in a shape you are, there are going to be times where you are going to suffer an injury. If you consider it for a moment, even the most highly trained and well conditioned athletes suffer injuries at some point […]
How to Build Trust with Nutrition Counseling Clients
Attracting clients is vital for any nutrition counseling business, but it’s retention that’s the true mark of success. As you build trust with clients, not only do they become long-term professional relationships, but they are also much more likely to refer friends and family. In turn, building trust among those referrals keeps your appointment schedule […]
The 5 Toughest TRX Exercises For A Full Body Workout
Suffering from back pain is something we deal with on a daily basis and many people resort to drugs and other expensive methods to try to get relief from the pain. In this one-time talk about back pain relief, we have discussed a few of the top full body TRX exercises that can be used […]
Define your Roadmap for Better Fitness, Nutrition, & Wellness
The path to good health and fitness is similar to driving directions. You may find your way to your destination based on suggestions from friends or family. But you will have greater success, and with much greater efficiency, if you know where you are starting and how you are doing along the way.
How to Make a Successful Career Change Into Health & Wellness
Do you wake up feeling refreshed and energized because you can’t wait to start your work for the day? Are you constantly amazed by how committed, passionate, and motivated you feel, thanks to your career choice? If these feelings seem like they only happen to other people, you might be ready for a career shift.
The 5 Biggest Career Change Mistakes People Make in the Health and Wellness Industry
Deciding on a career path and sticking to it until retirement used to be the norm, but these days, it’s more likely to be the exception. Career changes abound now across a breadth of industries, and for some people, a college degree may be just a starting point.