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AFPA vs. Precision Nutrition: Nutrition Certification Comparison

Editor’s Note: This post was originally published November 2016 and has recently been updated and revised for accuracy and comprehensiveness. When turning your passion for nutrition and wellness into a career track,it’s likely that you’ll consider a fitness nutrition certification program. Not only does this type of program give you the in-depth educational resources that […]

How to Create a Weight Loss Workout Plan for Clients

Editor’s Note: This post on how to create a weight loss workout plan was originally published September 25, 2014 and has recently been updated and revised for accuracy and comprehensiveness. Your clients are spending hours and a significant amount of money with you every single week, so nothing can be more frustrating for you and […]

Shoulder Injuries: Pain, Diagnosis & Exercise Rehabilitation

  Editor’s Note: This post was originally published March 2014 and has recently been updated and revised for accuracy and comprehensiveness. 4.5 million shoulder injuries are reported each year and occur primarily in a gym setting. Learn how you can prevent shoulder injuries from happening to you: The shoulder is an incredible structure. It is […]

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You May Be Suffering From Hormonal Imbalance

Editor’s Note: This post was originally published April 2013 and has recently been updated and revised for accuracy and comprehensiveness. It began as some minor bloating the day before my menstrual period started. Then came the headaches. Finally, a few days of minor discomfort turned into something that I had to plan my schedule around […]

What is a Post Rehab Exercise Specialist?

Editor’s Note: This post was originally published September 2014 and has recently been updated and revised for accuracy and comprehensiveness. A growing career opportunity for Personal Trainers and Wellness Professionals is becoming a Post Rehabilitation Exercise Specialist. Between athletes and the average person, everyone always has room for improvement when it comes to their health […]

Skills Needed to Be a Certified Personal Trainer

Editor’s Note: This post was originally published July 2015 and has recently been updated and revised for accuracy and comprehensiveness. Personal trainers are often their own greatest assets, advertisements and selling points. But why? Is it because of their approach and technique? Or is it because they exemplify the standards of health and fitness through […]

Top Wellness Trends to Watch for in 2019

From intuitive eating to eco-friendly everything, we have made promising and dramatic wellness changes in the last year. Building on the progress we made in 2018, we can expect that wellness will only continue to become more accessible and conscientious in the new year.

Top 7 Ways to Combat Holiday Stress

  For many, the holidays are filled with never-ending to-to lists, visits from difficult relatives and the obligations of securing thoughtful (and pricey) holiday gifts, which is why stress levels increase over the holidays.

2018 Holiday Gift Guide for the Health & Wellness Lover

Buying the right holiday gift can feel like a struggle, especially if you’re shopping for the person who seems to have everything. If you’re coming up short on holiday gift ideas for the health and wellness lover in your life, this list might serve as the inspiration you need to choose the perfect present.

Leaky Gut: What Is It and How Do I Fix It?

Strange as it is to think of health problems as responsive to fads, the truth is that their prevalence can ebb and flow in popular media. One condition that’s catching attention these days is leaky gut syndrome. While some doctors are adamant that the diagnosis isn’t real, others insist that it’s the explanation for the […]