5 Best Personal Trainer Books to Round Out Your Career
Editor’s Note: This post was originally published July 2017 and has recently been updated and revised for accuracy and comprehensiveness. Taking the fast road to being a knowledgeable and successful personal trainer is not as hard as you may think. A trick that the most well-known trainers have adopted is quite simple. It’s reading. Reading […]
5 Exciting Careers in Nutrition That Pay Well
Editor’s Note: This post was originally published September 2017 and has recently been updated and revised for accuracy and comprehensiveness. When it comes to exciting careers, health and wellness is a fast-growing, future-proofed profession that offers a way to change people’s lives—both clients’ and your own. A major part of that momentum is nutrition, especially as […]
10 Tips for How to Beat Chronic Bloating
Does your stomach look distended no matter what you eat? You might be dealing with chronic bloat, an inconvenient digestive condition that can impact your quality of life. Bloating can be challenging to address unless you understand what’s causing your symptoms in the first place, so this article will dive into the details of gut […]
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5 Fitness Jobs You Can Pursue with a Certificate
Editor’s Note: This post was originally published September 2014 and has recently been updated and revised for accuracy and comprehensiveness. Have you always been passionate about a career in fitness but uncertain of how you could pursue it? Whether you recently received a health-related degree, official certification, or you don’t see a future at your current […]
How To Expand Your Online Nutrition Business
As a certified nutrition professional, you positively impact people’s lives in many ways. Working as a sole proprietor means doing all the jobs: accounting, marketing, advertising, customer service, and delivering the services. With so much work to do, growing and expanding can prove to be a challenge. Don’t lose sight of your passion and why […]
AFPA vs. Precision Nutrition: Nutrition Certification Comparison
Editor’s Note: This post was originally published November 2016 and has recently been updated and revised for accuracy and comprehensiveness. When turning your passion for nutrition and wellness into a career track,it’s likely that you’ll consider a fitness nutrition certification program. Not only does this type of program give you the in-depth educational resources that […]
How to Create a Weight Loss Workout Plan for Clients
Editor’s Note: This post on how to create a weight loss workout plan was originally published September 25, 2014 and has recently been updated and revised for accuracy and comprehensiveness. Your clients are spending hours and a significant amount of money with you every single week, so nothing can be more frustrating for you and […]
Shoulder Injuries: Pain, Diagnosis & Exercise Rehabilitation
Editor’s Note: This post was originally published March 2014 and has recently been updated and revised for accuracy and comprehensiveness. 4.5 million shoulder injuries are reported each year and occur primarily in a gym setting. Learn how you can prevent shoulder injuries from happening to you: The shoulder is an incredible structure. It is […]
You May Be Suffering From Hormonal Imbalance
Editor’s Note: This post was originally published April 2013 and has recently been updated and revised for accuracy and comprehensiveness. It began as some minor bloating the day before my menstrual period started. Then came the headaches. Finally, a few days of minor discomfort turned into something that I had to plan my schedule around […]
What is a Post Rehab Exercise Specialist?
Editor’s Note: This post was originally published September 2014 and has recently been updated and revised for accuracy and comprehensiveness. A growing career opportunity for Personal Trainers and Wellness Professionals is becoming a Post Rehabilitation Exercise Specialist. Between athletes and the average person, everyone always has room for improvement when it comes to their health […]