How to Start a Fitness Side Hustle
Starting a fitness side hustle is an exciting way to blend your passion with opportunity. It’s a chance to share your enthusiasm for health and wellness with others and earn some extra income on the side. The fitness industry is rife with possibilities for those eager to guide others towards their health goals, create engaging […]
How Much Does a Pilates Certification Cost?
For those aspiring to teach Pilates, certification can represent a gateway to understanding the depth and breadth of this mind-body discipline. Through a thorough Pilates certification, instructors gain a strong foundation of knowledge and abilities to confidently lead their students. Moreover, it showcases a strong dedication to professional expertise and upholding the highest level of […]
What is the Cost of a Personal Trainer Certification?
With more than one-third of adults in the United States battling obesity, it’s time to turn your passion for health and fitness into a career as a personal trainer. You have the drive to help others live a healthier lifestyle. Now, all you need is the training and certification. But how much does a personal […]
Have a Client Struggling with Poor Posture? Here’s How to Fix It
When you meet a new client, one of the first things you should look out for is their ability to maintain proper posture.
Fitness Trackers and Smartwatches: Can They Improve Your Client’s Health?
It wasn’t all that long ago when all “wearable fitness technology” meant was a simple pedometer—capable only of measuring an individual’s step count. But now? Technology has advanced so significantly that there are two separate categories of wearables:
Benefits of Sitting on a Stability Ball at Work
Normal office chairs are notorious for negatively impacting your posture, especially if you are sitting in them improperly. Slouching in your chair may also lead to a decrease in your core strength and a number of other health problems we’ll explore further in this article.
8 Busted Myths About Bulking
Bulking is a term commonly used in bodybuilding that refers to a progressive increase in calorie consumption beyond your body’s base needs, in combination with an increase in the intensity of weight training.
4 Ways Fitness Instructors Can Avoid Burnout
In any profession, burnout is always a danger, especially when schedules get packed with classes and “free time” is when you catch up on paperwork. Even when you absolutely love your job and look forward to seeing clients and students, there still may be a risk that a point will come where you’re feeling restless […]
12 Tips to Get Beach Body Ready
Summer cannot get here soon enough! All the months spent indoors, waiting for the warm weather will finally be worth it when you bust out the swimming suit. If the thought of wearing a bikini has you nervous, there is still time to get beach body ready! Don’t worry, we’re not talking about extreme, unsafe […]
Closed Chain Exercise For Legs and Knees
One interesting idea in exercise and rehabilitation divides exercises into closed chain and open chain. Chains are links of body parts, such as foot, ankle, knee, and hip during walking. In a closed chain the end of the chain farthest from the body is fixed, such as a squat where your feet are fixed and the […]