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:
Want to Earn Your Sports Nutrition Certification Online? Here’s What to Know
Are you interested in working with athletes to optimize their performance using food and nutrition? If so, consider becoming a sports nutritionist. Getting a sports nutritionist certification will give you the education and credibility to start working with professional athletes, school athletes, and fitness enthusiasts to help them identify and reach their goals. What Does […]
What Is the Difference Between a Health Coach and a Nutritionist?
Imagine this: Sarah’s family has a long history of different chronic diseases. While she is generally healthy now, she wants to seek out guidance from professionals who can support her in adopting lifestyle habits that can reduce her risk of developing diseases. She comes across the profiles of two different professionals—Mark, a Certified Health and […]
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 […]
What Is Diastasis Recti and 4 Tips on How to Train Clients Experiencing It
Does your client complain of an ‘overall feeling of collapse and weakness’ in their cores? Is your client getting increasingly self-conscious about their rounded, protruding belly ‘pooch’ – and desperate for your help in getting rid of it?
5 Proven Techniques to Speed Up Your Client’s Recovery Time
If your client is looking to build muscle faster (naturally, of course), the first thing you’d do is increase their training volume since it’s the key driver to hypertrophy.
Ultimate Guide to Adaptogens from a Health & Fitness Coach
In the world of health and wellness, buzzwords come and go, but some stand the test of time due to the potent benefits they offer. One such enduring term is “adaptogens”—natural substances celebrated for their stress-busting properties and their potential to promote overall well-being. But what exactly are adaptogens? Where do they come from, and […]
How to Maximize Results from Kickboxing Workouts
Knockout body? Check. Massive endorphin release and high-intensity intervals? Double check. Do you really need another reason to pick up your gloves? If you do, kickboxing delivers a fresh, fun and thrilling workout where throwing punches and using the impact of your foot are the focal points of each session. The sport that capitalizes on […]
Healthy Meal Plan Ideas & Fitness Motivation for Trainers
As a personal trainer, you aren’t just responsible for motivating your clients to be their best possible self, you have to do the same for yourself. Leading by example is one of the strongest, most powerful motivational tactics you can use when you work in the health and fitness industry. Think of it this way: […]