Nutritionist Education: The Different Paths to Becoming a Nutritionist
If nutrition is your passion, it makes sense that you’d want to turn it into a profession—either as a full-time career or a part-time pursuit. But there isn’t one distinct path to earning the necessary education. Instead, you have several options to consider in terms of education, and what you choose will be based on […]
7 Simple Fitness Hacks For A Better Physique
Fitness is very important for the body regardless of any gender, age, injuries and trauma that you may have faced in your earlier life. Fitness is very essential for overall wellness as it helps you to accomplish your tasks with your full dedication. An unfit body will make it difficult to do various daily tasks […]
The Future of Personal Training: 2018 and Beyond
While working with personal training clients, looking ahead can help you make decisions when creating a program that meets your clients’ needs and helps them accomplish their goals. Whether you’re a personal trainer at a big box gym or have your own studio, looking ahead is also necessary to stay competitive for your business. Let’s […]
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Here’s What the Best Nutrition Certification Programs Have in Common
When it comes to nutrition education, there are a number of programs that can promise enough breadth and depth to launch you into a career as a nutrition professional. But not all programs are equal—some have distinctive attributes that set them apart. Consider these top qualities as you’re comparing programs and deciding which to choose:
How to Find Your Passion: Q and A with Barrie Davenport
Ever wondered what it would feel like to live out your passion? Interested in hearing from someone who professionally helps others find and live their passion? We put together this Q&A session with personal development thought leader and coach, Barrie Davenport, to help you think through these questions and more.
Careers in Nutrition: What Can I Do With a Nutrition Certification?
After you’ve put in the work, learned in-depth and evidence-based insights about nutrition, and earned your certification, you may be left with one big question: What happens now? With a nutrition certification, you’re holding an entry pass to a breadth of different opportunities. From career tracks to specializations, you can use your certification to explore […]
How to Find Your Passion: Q and A with Barrie Davenport
Ever wondered what it would feel like to live out your passion? Interesting in hearing from someone who professionally helps others find and live out their passion?
How to Legally Give Nutritional Advice as a Personal Trainer
Fitness and nutrition go hand-in-hand when it comes to health, so it makes sense that many personal training clients may have questions about food choices, meal plans, and supplements that can complement their training.
How to Legally Give Nutritional Advice as a Personal Trainer
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 job; taking the proactive next step is essential to planning your career in fitness. One of the most desirable things […]
How to Specialize in Youth Fitness and Strength Conditioning
Inside the Mount Hood Athletic Club near Portland, Ore., a group of 20 kids weaves through a series of cones dribbling basketballs. When personal trainer Trevor Hayward blows a whistle, the kids go from dribbling to passing, and move in for layups.