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7 Keys to Being a Successful Personal Trainer

You may define a successful personal trainer as getting or achieving wealth, respect, or fame, and/or getting the correct or desired result of an attempt. Whatever your personal definition, below we have provided 7 simple keys to help you be a successful personal trainer by any standard.

Why Raise Children Vegan?

Why Raise Children Vegan? By: JoAnn Farb In previous months I have addressed many issues surrounding how to raise you children to be vegan, but thus far I have not discussed why you should raise your children vegan. The reasons are varied, and of course similar to the reasons why an adult might

Enhancing Performance with Sports Nutrition and Supplements

Sports Nutrition and Supplements – Effective Strategies for Enhancing Performance and Body Composition Introduction The scientific investigation of various sports nutrition and supplement strategies has undergone a tremendous growth in the last decade. The purpose of this review is to cover the latest science regarding several of the major categories

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Permanent Weight Loss Revealed

  Permanent Weight Loss Revealed By Will Brink Most people who read my articles and e-books know me as a science guy who likes to quote studies and apply research to everyday problems such as permanent weight loss, bodybuilding, and other health/fitness related topics. However, sometimes you have to step back from the

7 Muscle Building Tips

7 Muscle Building Tips We all know that genetics are extremely important to muscle size and growth, however here are 7 muscle building tips that any guy or girl can follow to put on a some solid size. Lift weights! No really! You have to lift in order to expect to see

Good Nutrition–Good Living

Good Nutrition–Good Living What is the secret to a healthy, strong, sexy and sound body and mind? It is common Sense and a Sensible Diet. It is activity and balance of work and play and rest. It is in your head and your hands and your home more-so than simply

Discover the Key to Sustained Weight Loss

Discover the Key to Sustained Weight Loss For those committed to sustained weight loss, and improved health, habitual thought processes need to be addressed as many of society’s fads, pre-occupations, conditionings, as well as the food and drug industry itself, have tainted our attitudes and belief’s about body weight and shape,

AFPA Fitness, Trainer, Nutrition & Wellness News

AFPA Fitness, Trainer, Nutrition & Wellness News this week addresses ways to reboot your fitness resolutions, AFPA conference updates, workout apps, weight gain and stress, how to turn your smart phone into a fitness tracker and so much more. Check it out! 6 real ways to reboot your fitness

Top 15 Fitness Trends

If you haven’t tried any of the top 15 fitness trends for 2014 that we have listed below, what are you waiting for? Rev up your current workout, start a new exercise program or just add some fun to your same old routine. Whatever the reason, we think trying one

Cheap Gym Membership Fees

Cheap Gym Membership Fees National chains of low-cost, high tech self-service gyms are set for accelerated growth in 2014! New nationwide brands are bringing down monthly membership fees, grabbing market share and further squeezing established middle-market names whose future may depend on reinventing themselves. These are among the predictions in a new report