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The Best Exercises for Abs

Last updated on May 28, 2025 A strong core is about more than just aesthetics. Itโ€™s the foundation for posture, movement, and stability. Plus, it plays a crucial role in everything from balance and breathing to lifting and long-distance running. Strengthening your abdominal muscles can help reduce back pain, prevent injuries, and even improve athletic […]

How to Land Your First Personal Training Client

Last updated on May 28, 2025 Starting Strong as a New Personal Trainer Youโ€™ve completed your personal training certification, studied anatomy, learned how to design effective programs, and passed your exam. But now comes the part that no exam can fully prepare you forโ€”landing your first client. Getting started can feel intimidating, especially when youโ€™re […]

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3 Exercises to Work into Your Clients’ Summer Fitness Training Plans

Last updated on May 20, 2025 Help Clients Stay Fit All Summer Long As summer arrives, clients often feel more motivated to revisit their health goals. With beach trips, vacations, and outdoor events on the calendar, many are eager to look and feel their best. But warmer weather also presents a unique challenge: gym time […]

A Healthy Outlook: What’s Driving the Growing Demand for Nutritionists?

Last updated on May 21, 2025 A Career on the Rise The nutrition field is experiencing explosive growthโ€”and itโ€™s not slowing down anytime soon. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the employment of dietitians and nutritionists is projected to grow 7% from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations. […]

10 Easy Ways to Start Exercising and Stick to It In 2017

Working out is not easy for many people. Keeping yourself motivated to stick to your exercise regimen is even harder. Working out has many great benefits such as weight management, improving your energy, reducing stress and anxiety, and other health advantages.

4 Newsworthy Topics That Nutrition Professionals Can Discuss with Clients

Nutrition professionals are tasked with covering a wide variety of topics, from the effects of sleep deprivation on food choices to the role of exercise in creating a balanced lifestyle. One thing thatโ€™s worth putting in the rotation of discussion topics is whatโ€™s making the news these days. Being able to put newsworthy stories into […]