How To Find a Job and Get Hired as a Remote Health Coach
In an age where the lines between the digital realm and physical spaces blur more every day, the healthcare industry hasn’t been left behind. Remote healthcare jobs, once a novel concept, have burgeoned into a mainstream mode of healthcare delivery. This rise isn’t just a byproduct of technological advancements; it’s a response to the evolving […]
Graduate Sara Haley: Prenatal & Postpartum Fitness Specialist
During the last 30+ years, we’ve certified over 130,000 professionals. Meet one of our featured grads, Sara Haley, an AFPA Certified Prenatal and Postpartum Fitness Specialist.
What is the Keto Diet, and Does It Work?
The ketogenic diet is catching attention across the country, but there’s a lot of confusion about what it can deliver. In our previous article on the history of the keto diet, we walked you through the origins of this eating plan and disclosed the diet’s early use as a treatment for epilepsy. In this article, we’ll […]
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12 Tips to Get Beach Body Ready
Summer cannot get here soon enough! All the months spent indoors, waiting for the warm weather will finally be worth it when you bust out the swimming suit. If the thought of wearing a bikini has you nervous, there is still time to get beach body ready! Don’t worry, we’re not talking about extreme, unsafe […]
What are Macronutrients? Everything You Need to Know. Macronutrients Explained In A Simple To Understand Way
If you’ve been in the fitness community for any amount of time, you’ve likely heard about macros. Understanding macronutrients and about your personal nutritional requirements will make a difference in your own health journey. In this article we’ll explore what macros are, how to know if you’re getting in the right ratios and the best foods […]
Guide to Nootropics & Adaptogens: Differences & Similarities
In our quest for optimal health and peak performance, we often turn to nature for solutions. Among the myriad of options, two categories of natural substances in particular have gained traction in the wellness world: nootropics and adaptogens. While these terms may sound esoteric, they represent classes of substances that can enhance cognitive function and […]
Closed Chain Exercise For Legs and Knees
One interesting idea in exercise and rehabilitation divides exercises into closed chain and open chain. Chains are links of body parts, such as foot, ankle, knee, and hip during walking. In a closed chain the end of the chain farthest from the body is fixed, such as a squat where your feet are fixed and the […]
How to Make Healthy Food Delicious
Health and nutrition coaches commonly encounter people with many misconceptions about what it means to eat healthily.
Factors Affecting Muscular Strength
I am often asked why one person develops strength and muscle faster than another when he or she is performing the same exercises and following a similar strength training workout program. Many people feel that they must be doing something wrong because they aren’t getting the same results, muscular strength, or muscular development as another […]
AIP (Autoimmune Protocol) Diet: The Definitive Guide
Do you work with clients with autoimmune diseases as a Holistic Nutritionist or AFPA-Certified Autoimmune Holistic Nutrition Specialist? If so, this article can help you understand and support clients who have been put on this diet by a healthcare professional, plus generally understand the relationship between food and autoimmunity. The autoimmune protocol (AIP) is a […]