What Preventative Care Services Are Covered by Medicare?
We’re often asked why preventative care is so essential to our everyday lifestyles. The most important part of preventative health care is that it alleviates the risk of chronic illnesses going unnoticed. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: “Chronic diseases, such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes, are responsible for 7 […]
10 Delicious Superfood Smoothie Recipes
It’s pretty well-established that we are huge advocates of superfoods. Not only do superfoods contribute to your overall health, which is a serious plus, but they’re extremely beneficial for optimal performance. If you’re looking to cool down and get your superfood fix this summer, you’re in luck. We have picked out 10 delicious smoothie recipes, packed […]
Where to Find the Healthiest Eating Habits Around the World
Many associate popular American cuisine with the likes of hot dogs, french fries and cheeseburgers—not exactly the healthiest of options if you ask us. As described by U.S. News, there’s now research backing this perception: “America’s waistline continues to expand, according to a study published today in The Lancet. The obesity epidemic remains the biggest […]
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7 Daily Habits of Top Personal Trainers
As a personal trainer, it’s in your nature to challenge yourself to become the best of the best. But how do you keep up with an industry that is not only competitive, but also constantly evolving? When you sweat for a living, you may think all you need is a sequence of smart, butt-kicking routines […]
Smart Tips for Healthy Eating on a Budget
It’s no secret that nutrition and wellness experts like to dole out advice for eating healthfully. But it’s not the advice that’s lacking—it’s how to find healthy options in a sea of marked-up perishables, meat, poultry and produce. Fortunately, healthy eating on a budget is possible. It just takes a little planning and creativity to […]
6 Core Exercises for Building Muscular Strength
In today’s professional world, it’s likely that many of your clients sit for at least eight to nine hours a day. Add another hour on top of that for the commute to and from work, and they’re sitting far too much each week. In fact, too much sitting is linked to chronic illnesses, including heart […]
Your Summer Exercise Bucket List
Break out of your normal workout routine and celebrate the start of summer with our summer bucket list. Whether you hope to tone your body this summer or just soak up the sun and try out new activities, we have you covered.
3 Tricks for Building Endurance & Stamina
As a personal-trainer, you’re always looking for ways to build endurance and help your clients do the same. This, of course, is always easier said than done. For you, maybe you’re trying to accomplish your next marathon. For your new client, however, he or she is likely trying to complete their first mile and finish […]
5 Ways to Encourage Healthy Eating On-the-Go this Summer
We all have different priorities in the summertime. For some it’s staying healthy, hydrated and active. For others it’s lounging on the beach, planning barbecues with friends and engaging in hot-weather activities—jet-skiing, anyone? Regardless of the way you or your clients enjoy spending the summer months, there’s one thing that’s for certain, summer is a […]
What It Takes to Become a Triathlon Injury-Prevention Specialist
While a triathlon-coaching career alone can be highly rewarding, you can find even more success by finding your niche and standing out from the competition. Consider honing in on a speciality, such as an injury-prevention specialist, so you can take your clients from beginning to end and help them prevent injuries in the process. Next, […]