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How to Start Your Online Nutrition Business

Starting your own online nutrition business might be a little intimidating at first, but with the right plan in place, it’s very achievable. As a certified nutrition professional, you’re already an ace at paying attention to the details of helping your clients reach their goals. Just take those skills and bring them over to your […]

13 of the Best Podcasts for Holistic Health and Nutrition Coaches

Currently, there are over two million podcasts available for you to listen to. With that incredibly wide selection, it can be difficult to select podcasts that add to your health, nutrition, and wellness knowledge or provide insight into effective coaching strategies and entrepreneurial trends. 

Functional Training Tips for Certified Personal Trainers

Want to fit functional training into the programs you design for clients as a certified personal trainer? If you have a client who needs to develop balance, improve coordination, or increase strength and endurance, functional training can help. And it’s even more effective when you choose exercises and activities designed to help make your client’s […]

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12 Black American Health and Wellness Pioneers

February is Black History Month in the US, a month dedicated to paying tribute to Black American history. It is also a month dedicated to raising awareness about the deeply inequitable treatment that Black communities have endured in the US, as well as the incredible contributions Black individuals and communities have made to the wellbeing […]

The Top 10 Nutrition Experts to Follow on Twitter

Editor’s Note: This post was originally published October 2015 and has recently been updated and revised for accuracy and comprehensiveness. In order to really get the most out of your Twitter account, it’s important to follow other Twitter users that provide great insights. However, it’s also important to exercise some selectivity about the accounts that […]

11 Things to Know About Training Clients 65+

From losing muscle mass, decreased flexibility, compromised balance, old injuries and medical issues, training senior clients may require a more intricate approach and a different workout regimen compared to your younger clients. Training elderly clients aged 65+ doesn’t have to be complicated. We’ve come up with 11 key points for you to consider.