The Art and Science of Personal Training
The Art and Science of Personal Training Personal Training really is an art & a science. While it is important to know both, I am going to focus on the art of Personal Training with some behavioral science techniques that will help you in guiding your clients towards lasting change. During my 20 plus years […]
What is Interpersonal and Social Wellness and Why is It Important?
Wellness professionals know that health is about much more than physical health. While physical health is essential to survival and well-being, humans are complex beings for whom “feeling good” is implies feeling content, stable, safe, financially secure, respected, and so much more.
How to Create Fun, Safe and Effective Youth Fitness Programs
For children to grow up healthy and active, it’s important that they develop these habits early. One of the best ways to support that effort is by establishing a youth fitness program at your local gym or fitness studio. By providing the tools, skills and experience needed in order to lead a physically active lifestyle, you can help make […]
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Behavior Change vs. Mindset Change: Using Design Thinking to Develop Healthy Habits That Stick
One of the biggest challenges for health and wellness coaches and clients alike lies in identifying which habits can be improved and how to achieve a sustained change in the long term. Before embarking on a healthy lifestyle journey with a client, you must ask yourself if the goal is to achieve a health behavior […]
6 Steps to Becoming a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Editor’s Note: This post was originally published November 2014 and has recently been updated and revised for accuracy and comprehensiveness. Are you passionate about physical fitness, training and motivating athletes to excel and improve their performance? Do you already have knowledge and expertise from participating in sports throughout your life? As a Strength and Conditioning Specialist, […]
How to Build a Successful Nutrition Consulting Business
Specializing in nutrition consulting as a career can be hugely rewarding, and many professionals find that they can mix financial success with personal satisfaction. Helping people refine or overhaul their eating habits has a significant impact that goes beyond simple meal plans—as a nutrition counselor, you have the ability to change lives.
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 […]
The Role of Nutrition in Chronic Disease Prevention
Humans, like all living things, need to consume food to live. The biological, psychological, and sociocultural need to eat, in fact, is one of the experiences that unite all people.