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What are the Best Ways to Boost the Immune System?

Flu season is upon us, meaning that you might be giving your immune system more thought than usual. Your immune system generally works so well to defend your body against germs and disease that you barely notice it. However, a lapse in this protection can quickly cause concern.

11 Tactics to Boost Metabolism and Burn Fat

Your metabolism is directly responsible for the amount of fat your body gains after eating food. Although our metabolism slows down as we age, significant scientific evidence shows that adopting a healthy lifestyle can boost your metabolism and burn fat effectively.

What Is a Personal Training Certification?

If youโ€™re thinking about pursuing aย career in health and fitness, a personal training certification will open doors to working in a fitness facility, coaching clients, and helping people live active and healthy lives. What is a personal training certification? This professional credential will set you apart as an expert who understands health, fitness, nutrition, and […]

7 Strategies to Lose Weight Without Counting Calories

Losing weight can be boiled down to a simple principle of burning more calories than you are eating. If youโ€™re looking to lose weight, thereโ€™s a good chance youโ€™ve heard of counting calories in order to drop body fat. But in many cases, this isnโ€™t practical.

Nutritionist Education: The Different Paths to Becoming a Nutritionist

If nutrition is your passion, it makes sense that youโ€™d want to turn it into a professionโ€”either as a full-time career or a part-time pursuit. But there isnโ€™t one distinct path to earning the necessary education. Instead, you have several options to consider in terms of education, and what you choose will be based on […]

7 Simple Fitness Hacks For A Better Physique

Fitness is very important for the body regardless of any gender, age, injuries and trauma that you may have faced in your earlier life. Fitness is very essential for overall wellness as it helps you to accomplish your tasks with your full dedication. An unfit body will make it difficult to do various daily tasks […]

The Future of Personal Training: 2018 and Beyond

While working with personal training clients, looking ahead can help you make decisions when creating a program that meets your clients’ needs and helps them accomplish their goals. Whether youโ€™re a personal trainer at a big box gym or have your own studio, looking ahead is also necessary to stay competitive for your business. Letโ€™s […]