5 Easy Ways to Reduce Hunger and Lose Fat Without Counting Calories
Research shows that 90% of diets fail, with most re-gaining the weight (and even more!) over a 5 year period. While there are lots of variable reasons why diets fail, one of the most important issues is constant hunger. Of course, when it comes to fat loss, one of the most basic principles is being […]
Personal Trainer Yearly Income: What to Expect in the Next 5 Years
Particularly for trainers who have a certification, the next five years are likely to be exciting and profitable. That’s because personal trainers often have a range of opportunities available, from helping individual clients to leading group classes, all in a range of settings.
The 10 Most Common Personal Trainer Education Mistakes
Gaining in-depth knowledge about personal training is crucial if you want to help clients achieve their goals — and meet some professional goals of your own. But when it comes to getting the education you need, some wrong detours can come up along the way. Avoid these 10 and you’ll be headed in the right […]
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What’s the Best Nutrition Certification for Personal Trainers?
As many personal trainers discover early in their careers, clients are often eager to hear about what type of nutritional changes they should make to support their fitness efforts. That makes sense, since diet and exercise are so closely linked — if clients are eating junk food, then most likely they’ll have lower energy during […]
What is the Difference Between Plant-Based Diet and Vegan?
There are several different approaches to nutrition, and an individual’s path is often based on a variety of factors that go beyond what’s in a grocery cart. There may be fitness or weight loss goals, food allergies, chronic health conditions, family considerations, work and travel schedules, and even religious or cultural needs.
Top Personal Trainer Certifications for Advancing Your Career
As a personal trainer, you may be enjoying a solid client base and a predictable schedule. But it can be helpful to think ahead about where you’d like to go for the next phase of your career. A certification can give you the training you need to take that next step, especially if you’re thinking […]
Get-Off-The-Couch Games to Get Kids Moving
Do your kids enjoy playing on their tablets and smartphones? Are they constantly asking if they can watch a movie? Sure, technology is great for kids. It keeps them entertained and teaches them valuable skills that they will undoubtedly need to use in everyday life. However, using technology becomes a real issue when it’s […]
5 Ways to Use Your Senior Fitness Certification
When it comes to senior health, two significant trends are occurring simultaneously. First, the number of seniors is climbing upward — the Census Bureau has noted that the amount of people age 65 or older will double within the next few decades. Second, many of those seniors are becoming deeply interested in taking charge […]
10 Top Strength Exercises for Runners
To be a great runner, you have to take advantage of every opportunity to improve. What many do not realize, however, is that trading some time on the track in favor of a well-structured gym routine could make all the difference. There are multiple reasons why implementing some strength training for runners will improve your […]
What is a Nutrition Certification?
The basic definition of a certification is that it’s a form of proof that you’ve completed coursework in a given field. In addition to studying certain topics, such as nutrition, you’ve also mastered the material enough to pass a final exam — and probably a few others along the way — that demonstrate your grasp […]