Can Personal Trainers Give Meal Plans?
Fitness and nutrition naturally go hand-in-hand, and personal trainers are often asked for their advice on how clients can boost performance, lose weight, deal with a chronic health condition, lower potential health risks, and get adequate nutrient intake.
Personal Trainer Legal Forms: Paperwork That Will Keep Your Business in Shape
Nearly every personal trainer is passionate about fitness. If you choose this as your profession, odds are you want to help others get in shape and live healthy lives. However, being a successful personal trainer can also mean being diligent about required paperwork. It may make things a little less enjoyable, but for any personal […]
A Review of 7 Supplements That May Slow Aging
As a health professional, one all-encompassing way to discuss with your clients why it is important to make long-lasting lifestyle changes is to discuss the impact of what we put into our bodies on how we age.
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Freebie Ideas for Coaches: How to Create a Free eBook for Your Audience
Growing your audience is key to a successful health and wellness coaching business. You need qualified leads who are ready and excited to work with you.
Juicing: Boost Your Immune System to Fight Disease
Juicing: Boost Your Immune System to Fight Disease According to the CDC’s 2012 data brief, more than 35% of U.S. men and women were obese in 2009–2010. Obesity has become an epidemic in the United States and it is growing larger by the day. This epidemic can be directly linked to how our culture prioritizes […]
Raw Foodism and Vegan Subgroups
You may have heard the term “raw food diet.” Health and wellness coaches put a lot of emphasis on eating more fruits and vegetables in general to support overall health. Some take the recommendation a step further and tout the benefits of eating fruits and vegetables raw. While there is no one way of eating […]
Debunking Common Caffeine Myths
In today’s fast-paced world, caffeine has become a cornerstone of our daily routines. Whether it’s a morning cup of coffee to kickstart the day or a soda to beat the afternoon slump, this powerful stimulant has permeated our lives in many ways. Yet, despite its ubiquity, there are some common misconceptions about caffeine’s effects on […]
How to Craft Marketing Messages That Speak to Your Clients
What made you want to become a fitness and nutrition professional? It probably wasn’t your excitement about marketing your business. But to be a successful business owner and help your clients reach their goals, you need clients. In this article, we help you learn how to craft marketing messages that feel and sound like you […]
17 Summer Recipes for A Raw Foods Diet
If you’re rocking a raw foods diet and need some cooling summer recipes, we’ve got a list of 17 you’re going to love. What is a raw foods diet? Raw foods are those that are not cooked or consumed at more than 118 degrees Fahrenheit (~47 degrees Celsius). In most cases, the raw foods diet comprises the […]
Building Cultural Competence and Cultural Humility in Your Health Coaching Practice
In an ever-diversifying world, the call for health coaches to broaden their cultural understanding has never been more urgent. Traditional models have encouraged cultural competence – the ability to interact effectively with people of different cultures. But what if we told you there’s a more dynamic, reflective, and holistic approach? Welcome to the world of […]