Not Training Your Pregnant Client’s Pelvic Floor Muscles? That’s a Mistake
Urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse are two of the most common pelvic floor disorders associated with pregnancy. Both conditions can negatively impact a pregnant individual’s quality of life.
Unplugging for Wellness: The Vital Role of Vacations in Health
Do you remember the last time you truly disconnected from work, slipped your feet into flip-flops, and let the soothing rhythm of the ocean wash away your stress? Or perhaps your ideal getaway is a tranquil woodland hike or a peaceful staycation. Regardless of the setting, a vacation is more than just a break from […]
How to Take Control and Optimize your Blood Sugar Levels
The research linking elevated blood sugar to most diseases is frightening, but there are many research proven methods you will learn in this article on how to improve and manage your blood sugar level. Over the long-term this will lead to improvements in general health and most other aspects of life, including improved brain function, […]
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Blood Sugar 101
Blood sugar, also known as blood glucose, plays a key role in health, weight loss, performance, disease risk and life itself. When blood sugar drops too low, we go into a coma and would, eventually, die. Contrastingly, if blood sugar levels stay elevated it can lead to serious health issues.
11 Personal Trainer Apps That’ll Take Your Business to the Next Level
In a time when there is an app for almost everything, it’s crucial to start using technology to take your personal training business to the next level. We know that after you earn your personal training certificate, that is just the beginning. And we’re here to support you as you grow.
8 Healthy Food Alternatives for Summer Recipe Favorites
It’s officially summer, which means barbecue season is in full-swing. If you or your clients are looking for new ways to enjoy your favorite, summer-inspired dishes without the bulk, we have you covered with some of our favorite alternatives that you can enjoy all summer long.
How to Communicate with Clients Who Are Quitting on You
Losing a client: It is a source of anxiety for many health and wellness coaches.
Exercise during Pregnancy: 6 Major Benefits to Communicate with Clients
Your client is now pregnant—and perhaps fears that continuing with their personal training sessions may injure themselves or harm their unborn baby. What now?
5 Tools to Make Your Job as a Certified Personal Trainer Easier
Train clients. Get results. That’s your main objective when you’re a certified personal trainer. Nevertheless, being a personal trainer involves much more work than what your clients see in the gym. You’ve got to manage your schedule, develop programs, bill clients for training sessions, run marketing campaigns, and keep clients motivated to help them achieve […]
Anabolic Steroids and The Depression Connection
Testosterone is thought to be the root of male aggression. Above-average levels of testosterone have been observed in incarcerated violent criminals and in athletes engaged in semi-violent sports such as football, lacrosse, and ice hockey. The term “roid rage” has been applied to the explosive and often irrational behavior seen in men and women who use […]