Yoga for Stress Relief: 3 Mood-Brightening Poses
Between high-intensity training, balancing multiple clients and the holidays in full-swing, you might need to take extra precautions to avoid burning out. Not only are you feeling the whiplash of adjusting to your clients’ busy holiday schedule, but you’re trying to adjust to your own as well; think holiday staff parties, tempting cocktail hours, and […]
How to Write an Optimized Personal Trainer Bio for More Sales
Editor’s Note: This post was originally published January 2015 and has recently been updated and revised for accuracy and comprehensiveness. Personal training provides individuals with an opportunity to mold healthy and physically active lifestyles, and can be widely appealing for a number of different reasons. But in order to get to this point, a personal trainer must […]
Yoga During Pregnancy: An Expert’s Guide
These days it is common practice for thousands of women to find comfort and relief from common pregnancy troubles through yoga. That being said, not all yoga is appropriate for your growing baby. Luckily, over the years yogis have developed a separate branch of yoga for to-be mothers. Called prenatal yoga, this form of yoga […]
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10 Outdoor Fitness Ideas You Can Enjoy This Weekend
Between late-night BBQ’s, afternoon summer cocktails and lounging on the beach, it’s easy to lose sight of the importance of year-round fitness – but the fix is really simple. With all of the great workouts you can enjoy this weekend, there is still time to find the perfect balance between staying healthy and treating yourself. Check […]
14 Heart-Healthy Foods (Plus 4 Quick and Easy Plant-Based Recipes)
Your heart works tirelessly, every moment of every day. It’s responsible for providing oxygen and blood flow to your brain and other vital organs.
The Best Technology For Running Your Personal Training Business
Just a few years ago, personal trainers had to rely on paper and pen to record client’s metrics and complicated spreadsheets to measure workout performance.
Customer-Service Tips for Personal Trainers
The key to becoming a successful personal trainer is having passion for what you do and continuing to work toward setting yourself apart from others in your field. This is often accomplished by the means of your personal level of expertise, professionalism and knowledge of the health and fitness industry. In simpler terms, you must […]
Top 10 Cancer Fighting Antioxidant Loaded Supplements
Lifestyle has effects on various aspects of the body, more than one can imagine. The risk of chronic diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and other heart diseases is directly linked with our daily diets and can affect the body drastically.
6 Questions to Ask in Your Coaching Session That Can Help Clients Overcome Self-Doubt
Motivational interviewing is a powerful tool to support clients in being active leaders of their own health and wellness journey.
9 Best Foods for People with Crohn’s Disease
Editor’s Note: This post was originally published July 2017 and has recently been updated and revised for accuracy and comprehensiveness. Patients with inflammatory bowel disease are always concerned about their dietary choices. However, there is little evidence to suggest that any particular diet causes disease or that it can be cured with specific foods.