Low-Impact Workouts for Clients: The What, Why, and How
High impact exercises, like interval sprints, box jumps, and burpees, can improve your clients’ cardiovascular fitness, bone mineral density, muscular strength, and athletic performance. But there’s one problem, and it’s something you may have realized as a Certified Personal Trainer: Not all clients are suited for or enjoy high-impact exercises.
How Health Coaches Can Support Older Adults with Chronic Health Conditions
As the famous saying goes, “age is just a number.” But when it comes to managing chronic conditions, that number can make a big difference. Older adults are more likely to experience multiple chronic health problems, which can significantly impact their daily lives and overall well-being. In this context, health coaching can be a valuable […]
Why Personal Trainers Should Consider a Nutrition Certification
You’ve likely heard the phrase “You can’t out-train a bad diet.” As a personal trainer, you know that both physical activity and healthy eating habits contribute to long-term health outcomes. To help your clients fully reach their goals you need to address fitness, lifestyle, and nutrition.
What is the Correct Form for Squats?
As a personal trainer you have a unique opportunity to help people become healthier and influence those individuals in a positive way. However, you can’t effectively accomplish that goal if you can’t provide your clients with clear instructions for performing a movement, such as a squat. Not to worry, we have you covered on this […]
Health Coach vs. Personal Trainer: Key Differences and Similarities
Consumers no longer view “wellness” simply as “improved fitness and nutrition,” but, instead, as a much broader and holistic path—one that encompasses better long-term health management, mental health (specifically, mindfulness), and sleep.
9 Behavior Change Strategies for Exercise & Health
The results of a recent poll showed that over fourth-fifths of Americans (82 percent) had goals related to improving their appearance and overall well-being.
12 Easy Holiday Workout Plans
When the holidays come around, schedules get packed and cookie trays are everywhere. That can make it more challenging to stick to your nutrition and fitness routines, but sneaking time in to exercise can have huge benefits, from lowering holiday-related stress to minimizing the impact of all those delicious treats. Keep these 12 strategies in […]
How To Support Your Personal Training Clients Without Burning Out
Most budding coaches in the health industry enter the field for the freedom to live on their own terms without the stress that comes with a traditional nine-to-five job.
Virtual Fitness Is Here to Stay. Here’s How to Adapt as a Personal Trainer.
The pandemic has forced the world online. Meetings, lectures, church services, and even lifecycle events—like weddings and funerals—have gone virtual. In fact, for many individuals, a typical day right now could play out entirely in the digital world.
The Newest Fitness Tech You Need to Know as a Personal Trainer
Given that the world has spent the last two years in and out of lockdowns (due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic), it’s no surprise to learn that technology is increasingly cementing its place within people’s fitness routines.