10 Tips to Help you Earn your Strength and Conditioning Certification
Have you been considering a career in sports and fitness but are not sure where to begin? Fortunately, there are a number of ways you can acquire the skills and education you need to succeed in the health and fitness industry. Before you can begin, however, you will need in-depth training and education through a professional certification […]
6 Healthy & Effective Energy Drink Alternatives
It probably comes as no surprise that Americans love to consume unhealthy things—from energy drinks to junk food—but where do we draw the line? And when does it start to impact our day-to-day functions negatively? Furthermore, when does it start to impact our health and fitness goals negatively?
6 Tips on Staying Healthy at Work
It’s that time of year again—when our bodies become more susceptible to the common cold, the flu and other highly contagious illnesses. Avoiding these can seem impossible, especially when we’re surrounded by our sick colleagues all day. However, with that being said, there are effective steps we can all take to stay healthy all year […]
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Are You Making Personal Training Goals a Priority this Year?
As the month of January begins to wind down, we would like to ask you, ‘Are you staying true to your 2015 resolutions?’ While many consider new years resolutions as nothing but a fad that diminishes by the second week of January, others use it as an opportunity to set new, measurable goals for the […]
How to Sell Personal Training Sessions to a Wide Audience
For many personal trainers, they didn’t jump into the business expecting to manage their business finances and diversify their methods through marketing tools and techniques. Chances are, you started your career in personal training because you are passionate about leading a healthy and active lifestyle and inspiring others to do the same. That being said, while your […]
A Personal Training Guide on Athletic Footwear
Successful and effective trainers are dedicated to serving all aspects of their clients’ health and fitness needs; just as you would pay close attention to form, selecting the right equipment will help to maximize performance. Everything from the right body foam roller to athletic footwear is an important aspect of your training. In this guide, we take the guesswork out of finding […]
5 Famous Personal Trainers to Grab Inspiration From
Are you in search of inspiration? Look no further, we have compiled a list of five inspirational and famous personal trainers that we could all learn a thing or two from – let’s take a look at how they got started and why we find them inspiring- just in time for the new year!
How to be a Successful Personal Trainer
Successful trainers love what they do and inspire others to feel more positive towards adopting a healthy and physically active lifestyle. If you are wondering if you have what it takes to become a successful personal trainer, and want to learn more about personal trainer statistics you have come to the right place.
How to Start Personal Training in 5 Easy Steps
When in the market for a new career path, one of the most appealing and desirable aspects of working in the fitness industry is the constant variety: new clients, new workout routines and numerous employment opportunities in different environments and locales. Another benefit to a personal training career is the ability to focus each day […]
Keeping Clients on Track With a Holiday Workout Plan
Ah the holidays, they’re officially here! Tis the season of joy, celebrations, loved ones, giving, and of course, indulging—because let’s face it, it wouldn’t be the holidays without office parties, cocktail hours and feasting! While you should never discourage your client from treating themselves once in a while, it’s important that they keep their goals […]