Exercise during Pregnancy: 6 Major Benefits to Communicate with Clients
Your client is now pregnant—and perhaps fears that continuing with their personal training sessions may injure themselves or harm their unborn baby. What now?
5 Tools to Make Your Job as a Certified Personal Trainer Easier
Train clients. Get results. That’s your main objective when you’re a certified personal trainer. Nevertheless, being a personal trainer involves much more work than what your clients see in the gym. You’ve got to manage your schedule, develop programs, bill clients for training sessions, run marketing campaigns, and keep clients motivated to help them achieve […]
Anabolic Steroids and The Depression Connection
Testosterone is thought to be the root of male aggression. Above-average levels of testosterone have been observed in incarcerated violent criminals and in athletes engaged in semi-violent sports such as football, lacrosse, and ice hockey. The term “roid rage” has been applied to the explosive and often irrational behavior seen in men and women who use […]
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How Chiropractors and Health Coaches Can Work Together
The healthcare landscape is evolving, with an increasing emphasis on integrative and holistic approaches to patient care. A crucial part of this evolution is the synergy between different healthcare professionals, creating a comprehensive wellness strategy that addresses multiple aspects of a patient’s health. This article explores one such dynamic duo – chiropractors and health coaches […]
The Summer Total Body Workout Plan
For a lot of us, this past winter was the season of hibernation. Now that it’s June, the official start of summer is only days away. This, of course, calls for trips to the beach, cocktails on the porch and barbecues on the weekends. While this all sounds like the perfect start to a memorable […]
Coach Resource: Comparing 10 Plant-Based Protein Supplements
In the fitness world, no nutrient is talked about more than protein. Protein is an essential nutrient with an unquestionably important role in the building up of muscles, but that is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to all the things proteins do in the body.
3 Reasons Why Your Drinking Water Should Be High Quality H20
The human body is composed of approximately 60 percent water. In 1921 the recommendation of drinking 8 cups of water per day was based on a researcher who measured his water intake to his urine output as well as the color of his urine. This became the recommendation for decades and a wise recommendation from grandma […]
12 Tips for Eating Well on a Budget
It’s no secret that food prices are not what they used to be. This year, you might be paying anywhere between 5 to 14% more for certain food items than you did at the same time last year.
The Science Behind Viral TikTok Health & Nutrition Trends
Beyond the Hype – TikTok Health & Nutrition Trends In the digital arena, where social media platforms reign supreme, one name has emerged as a veritable powerhouse for health and nutrition advice – TikTok. A buzzing hive of content creators and eager audiences, TikTok has become the go-to platform for the latest trends in wellness, […]
11 Health Benefits of Chia Seeds & Why They Are Good for You
Chia seeds are among the most nutritious foods on the planet! “Ch-ch-ch-chia!” Salvia hispanica, or the chia plant, is a species in the mint family that is native to Central America. The seeds of this herb are known as “chia seeds”. These seeds are naturally gluten-free, have as much calcium as an 8 oz glass of milk, have more […]