The Holistic Health Coach’s Complete Guide to PCOS
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) affects one in ten women of reproductive age. In the US alone, that equals about five million women. As your health coaching business grows, it is likely that you will encounter at least one client who has PCOS.
2018 Holiday Gift Guide for the Fitness Lover
Have the holidays snuck up on you again this year? Don’t get overwhelmed with the search for the perfect present! We’ve compiled a guide of some of the best holiday gifts for fitness lovers, and it should serve as inspiration for sourcing presents for everyone on your list.
Tips for a Successful Online Holistic Health Coach Business
Becoming a holistic health coach can be a rewarding and satisfying long-term career. Coaching people to achieve higher levels of health brings personal meaning to your work as you apply your research and experiences in nutrition to improve the lives of others.
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Helping Addicts Through Fitness
Recovery from substance abuse is extremely stressful both physically and mentally. While most treatments for addiction involve verbal counseling, some addicts may benefit from a more physical, hands-on form of recovery.
HMB Benefits, Dosage, & Nutrition Facts
There is some evidence that this innovative nutrient can raise anabolism (the constructive phase of metabolism) and promote recovery in trained athletes. As well, there may be some other beneficial effects for the endurance athlete who chooses to use this novel supplement. HMB stands for beta-hydroxy-beta-methyl butyrate. I think we’ll just stick with its acronym. […]
Charging the Right Fees For Your Personal Training Services
As seen in AFPA ENews The two primary fee structures you’ll use for your personal training business are hourly and flat-fee contract service agreements. While some trainers use one or the other exclusively, most use a combination. It’s a good idea to offer a variety of service agreements and hourly rate structures but not so many […]
11 Tips for A Healthy Detox
11 Tips for A Healthy Detox Feeling some toxic build up from your winter months of hibernation? Well its time to break out, smell the fresh air and clear your system! Spring is a great time to detox your body of things that have bogged you down, backed you up andfilled you with congestion.
Holiday Gift Guide for the Fitness Enthusiast
The holidays are here, and for those of us with avid fitness friends and loved ones, so is the challenge of coming up with a fitness-related gift idea that’s unique and useful. Fortunately, we’ve gone ahead and saved you some time by researching and summarizing some of the top gifts for fitness enthusiasts. Whether you’re […]
A Step-by-Step Guide to Becoming a Certified Pilates Fitness Instructor
According to a 2021 report published by Research Dive, the global Pilates and yoga studios market is expected to garner $269,301.8 million in revenue between 2021 to 2028 – growing from $127,698.8 million in 2020 (a healthy compound annual growth rate of 10%).
The Top New Fitness Trends for 2016
As a fitness and nutrition professional, is your preferred fitness routine for you and for your clients trending or is it fading into the background? Thanks to some surveys and opinions of experts in the know, you can learn about what’s trending in the fitness world for 2016 and what didn’t make the list.