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The Benefits of Eating Healthy for the Workaholic

Are you often the first to arrive in your office and the last to leave? Do you devalue personal priorities, work through lunch hour and check your email around the clock? If this rings a bell, you may be a workaholic—and it could be taking a serious toll on your health. The truth is, however, […]

Finding Morning Workout Motivation Through Pinterest

Let’s face it, not everyone loves getting up at the crack of dawn to squeeze in a workout before the day begins. But if your client is a chronic snoozer, the issue is not the alarm clock, it’s your client. Despite what your clients may think, the trick to exercising in the morning is all […]

6 Foods for Glowing Skin

Want to know the secret to healthy, glowing skin? Here’s a little hint: It’s not from your monthly facial. It’s in your diet. (Sorry, we just couldn’t keep that secret to ourselves.) There’s a bonus too, superfoods not only contribute to flawless skin, they also benefit your overall health. As if you really needed another […]

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7 Weight Loss Superfoods Nutritionists Can’t Get Enough Of

Superfoods seem to be all the rage these days, and rightfully so, as they serve as a nutritional powerhouse to our everyday diet. “[Superfoods] can also be a source of antioxidants, substances that shield our bodies from cell damage and help prevent disease,” writes Shirley Fan of Real Simple. While it’s pretty well-established that we put […]

5 Steps to Starting a New Career in Health

Whether you are a seasoned health and fitness enthusiast, recently received a health related degree, or are just developing an interest, one thing is for certain: the health-care industry is an ever-changing, growing market. Fortunately for aspiring health professionals such as yourself, consumers are rapidly becoming more health conscious. As a result of this growing behavior, […]

5 Creative Personal Training Advertising Strategies

You likely didn’t jump into the health and fitness business expecting to diversify your training through marketing tools and techniques. Chances are, you started your career because you were, and still are, passionate about leading a healthy lifestyle and inspiring others to do the same. While your passion and your methods are certainly essential to the success of your […]

The Raw Truth About the Raw Foods Diet

As you may already know, a well-balanced diet is instrumental for achieving short- and long-term health and fitness goals. But when it comes to shifting your diet and lifestyle, which one is right for you? When we consider adjusting our lifestyles, whether this involves buying local or going vegan, the move is ultimately initiated in […]

Holistic Health Careers Are on the Rise

With the stability of today’s health and wellness trends, it’s clear that a healthy lifestyle is becoming an essential piece to our evolving culture. The question is, what does this mean for aspiring health and wellness professionals? The answer is simple: With the innovative nature of the industry, coupled with a growing market opportunity, we […]

In a Fitness Rut? Check Out These 5 New Fitness Trends!

Back in December, we took a look at some of the trends we were confident would take off in 2015. Now that we’re almost half way through—yes, really—we want to check in on your resolutions and make sure you’re also keeping your clients’ routines fresh and effective for the spring and summer seasons. And if you were […]

Is Cycling a Smarter Alternative to the Gym

As the discussion of the importance of exercise continues, many people are looking for different ways to achieve their health goals. The important thing to keep in mind is that exercise helps you feel great, reduces your risk of certain diseases like heart disease and cancer, and also helps boost your mood and to ward […]