The 5 Biggest Career Change Mistakes People Make in the Health and Wellness Industry
Deciding on a career path and sticking to it until retirement used to be the norm, but these days, it’s more likely to be the exception. Career changes abound now across a breadth of industries, and for some people, a college degree may be just a starting point.
Protein Supplements: What They Can and Can’t Do For You
In the strength-training world, it’s dogma. “Supplement with protein.” Some take it further, recommending the specific quantity, source, amino acid composition, and timing pre- and post-workout. But will it help you build bigger muscles? Will they develop faster? Will you gain any extra strength, at all?
Careers in Health and Wellness: How to Break Into the Industry
Since you are passionate about health and wellness, it makes sense that you might contemplate shifting into becoming part of that world, rather than just an observer. But how do you break into an industry, especially if you have zero experience in it?
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Growing an Email List: Tips for Certified Personal Trainers
You’re an expert at helping people build muscle, lose weight, run faster, and get in the best shape possible. That’s what certified personal trainers do best.
The Impact of Nutrition in Women With PCOS
If you were recently diagnosed with PCOS, or you want to try a more natural approach to balancing your hormones, there’s some good news for you. A study found a link between nutrition and hormones in women who weren’t medicated during the clinical trial.
How to Build a Referral Program for Your Nutrition Consulting Business
Having a solid client base is one of the most important aspects of a sustainable business, and being active on social media will only take you so far toward building your consulting practice. That’s where referrals come in.
11 Easy Lifestyle Changes That Will Make You A Healthier Person
Living a healthy life doesn’t have to be hard. There are many easy healthy lifestyle changes which you can make and which take just a few minutes a day. Some of the best include:
Is a Career in Personal Training Right for You? 6 Questions to Ask
If you love fitness and want to expand that passion into a career in personal training, your timing is excellent. The field shows considerable growth and competitive salaries, while providing opportunities for meaningful job satisfaction and long-term prospects.
The Best Exercises for Abs
Any exercise that has an effect on the abdominal muscles is known as abdominal exercise, which is colloquially termed as Abs. Exercises for the Abs are essential in building abdominal muscles and are important in easing back pain and enhancing your performance in some specific sports. Additionally, abdominal exercises are of various types and the […]
How to Land Your First Personal Training Client
Everybody starts somewhere. After you’ve done all the work to earn your personal training certification, you have the knowledge and skills to help people lose weight, build muscle, train for a race, or get in shape. But before you can put your skills to work, you need to find your first client.