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Fitness/Gym Coordinator – California

Fitness/Gym Coordinator Description: The Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad is seeking a highly motivated, energetic, and enthusiastic individual to join our afterschool/summer programming staff. Applicant should be passionate about youth work and be invested in helping our members. This position is responsible for overseeing the gym program by planning, prepping, and leading well-thought out […]

Pure Barre Instructor – Maryland

Pure Barre Instructor Description: Pure Barre Columbia, MD is hiring qualified instructors. We are looking for individuals that are passionate about teaching and fitness. Instructors should have a strong background in dance, cheerleading or fitness (but not required). Candidates must have the ability to follow choreography and count to music. Additionally, we are looking for […]

Assistant Athletics Director-Facilities South Campus – Delaware

Assistant Athletics Director-Facilities South Campus Description: The Assistant Athletic Director Facilities reports to the Senior Associate Director of Athletics, Operations, Facilities and Capital Projects and has primary responsibility to manage all Athletics facilities located at the David M. Nelson Athletics Complex and assist with event management of Athletic, Recreation, University and External Events. Assist the […]

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Zumba Fitness Instructor – Michigan

Zumba Fitness Instructor Description: Spectrum Health is a not-for-profit, award winning, integrated health system based in West Michigan. Our organization includes a medical center, regional community hospitals, a dedicated children’s hospital, a multispecialty medical group and a nationally recognized health plan, Priority Health.Located in the City of Fremont in Newaygo County, Gerber Memorial is a […]

Wellness Yoga/Prenatal Instructor – Massachusetts

Wellness Yoga/Prenatal Instructor Description: Teaches wellness programs for the community in one of the following categories: Exercise, Yoga, CPR & First Aid, Nutrition, Reiki, Babysitter Training or facilitates a support group. Instructor to teach both Prenatal Yoga Classes and Community Yoga Classes. Provides to the community, education classes assigned by the office. Informs the office […]

Top 5 Running Injuries and How to Prevent & Treat Them

Top 5 Running Injuries and How to Prevent & Treat Them While running is a popular activity that presents a number of important health benefits, it’s not without its risks. Running injuries can affect anyone, from experienced runners who push treat them themselves hard to beginners whose muscles are not used to running. Many runners […]

Looking for Skinny Summer Cocktail Recipes?

  Looking for Skinny Summer Cocktail Recipes? Mixers, syrups, and sodas really get people into calorie trouble, because most drinks start with 1.5 ounces of distilled spirits that only have around 96 calories, but mixologists can easily turn that into a drink with hundreds of calories. Also, consider that whether you’re drinking a

Secrets of a Successful Personal Training Business

Secrets of a Successful Personal Training Business 1. Know what your clients know. Beyond keeping up with your own professional education, pay attention to what your clients are learning. Reading professional journals is important, but it’s not enough. You also need to be reading popular publications both online and offline. They’re

Gluten-Free Lifestyle: Is It Here To Stay?

One buzzword that keeps popping up in grocery stores, restaurants and even churches is gluten-free. Gluten, a protein found in grains like wheat, barley and rye, is difficult for some people’s bodies to process, resulting in an autoimmune digestive disease that damages the small intestine