Top Personal Trainer Certifications for Advancing Your Career
As a personal trainer, you may be enjoying a solid client base and a predictable schedule. But it can be helpful to think ahead about where you’d like to go for the next phase of your career. A certification can give you the training you need to take that next step, especially if you’re thinking […]
Get-Off-The-Couch Games to Get Kids Moving
Do your kids enjoy playing on their tablets and smartphones? Are they constantly asking if they can watch a movie? Sure, technology is great for kids. It keeps them entertained and teaches them valuable skills that they will undoubtedly need to use in everyday life. However, using technology becomes a real issue when it’s […]
5 Ways to Use Your Senior Fitness Certification
When it comes to senior health, two significant trends are occurring simultaneously. First, the number of seniors is climbing upward — the Census Bureau has noted that the amount of people age 65 or older will double within the next few decades. Second, many of those seniors are becoming deeply interested in taking charge […]
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10 Top Strength Exercises for Runners
To be a great runner, you have to take advantage of every opportunity to improve. What many do not realize, however, is that trading some time on the track in favor of a well-structured gym routine could make all the difference. There are multiple reasons why implementing some strength training for runners will improve your […]
What is a Nutrition Certification?
The basic definition of a certification is that it’s a form of proof that you’ve completed coursework in a given field. In addition to studying certain topics, such as nutrition, you’ve also mastered the material enough to pass a final exam — and probably a few others along the way — that demonstrate your grasp […]
Developing a Selling Personality as a Personal Trainer
Personal trainers aren’t afforded the luxury of selling a product that is so cheap it is a breeze to sell nor are we selling something people can’t live without. That’s why such a large portion of success involves selling.
Become a Health & Wellness Coach in Six Months or Less
You can choose from a wide variety of programs to learn how to become a health & wellness coach that vary from structured college courses to self-paced, home study, distance learning online classes. If you are looking to make a change and try a new career guiding others to healthier living, it is possible to […]
What’s In Your Weight Loss Shake?
Television is full of commercials of celebrities and retired professional athletes that promote weight loss shakes and weight loss programs to “Crush Your CravingsTM”. The list of ingredients for these products reads like a who’s who of what not to put into your body. If your goal is to drop bodyweight it is important […]
Top 5 Fitness Training Ideas for Your Workout
There is a workout for everybody. No matter what your goals and preferences are, there is a type of fitness training that will suit your needs. If you are looking for a way to keep your workout interesting, look no further! We’ve put together a list of five fresh, fun, and effective fitness training […]
Protein Packed, Dairy Free Vegetarian Breakfast Ideas
Many times individuals will ask me how can I get enough protein to start my day, if I do not eat some type of animal proteins for breakfast – such as dairy, eggs, fish, red meat or fowl. Athletes ask the same question, concerned they will not be able to build muscle, or recover […]