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Why Personal Trainers Should Consider a Nutrition Certification

You’ve likely heard the phrase “You can’t out-train a bad diet.”  As a personal trainer, you know that both physical activity and healthy eating habits contribute to long-term health outcomes. To help your clients fully reach their goals you need to address fitness, lifestyle, and nutrition.

Become a Health & Wellness Coach in Six Months or Less

You can choose from a wide variety of programs to become a health and wellness coach. These vary from structured college-level programs to online self-paced courses. If you are looking to make a change and try a new career guiding others toward healthier living, it is possible to complete a program in six months. How? […]

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21 Foods For A Healthy Heart That You Should Eat Daily

Do you want to be the proud owner of a healthy heart? If yes, then you should ensure that you are performing some kind of body exercise and consume a heart healthy diet on a daily basis. This article would assist you in preparing the perfect diet chart for keeping your heart healthy. The section […]

What is the Correct Form for Squats?

As a personal trainer you have a unique opportunity to help people become healthier and influence those individuals in a positive way. However, you can’t effectively accomplish that goal if you can’t provide your clients with clear instructions for performing a movement, such as a squat. Not to worry, we have you covered on this […]

4 Delicious Green Smoothie Recipes for Beginners

Editor’s Note: This post was originally published August 2016 and has recently been updated and revised for accuracy and comprehensiveness. As a health and fitness enthusiast, you have likely heard of or experienced the green smoothie and juicing trend first-hand. Many researchers and followers claim that adding a green smoothie or juice to your diet can transform […]

What You Can and Can’t Do As a Health & Wellness Coach

Are you looking to bring your passion for health to the next level, but are struggling with where to begin? Maybe you want to help people eat healthier and get more exercise, but you’re struggling with what steps to take to learn how to do so professionally. If this sounds like you, you’re an excellent […]