Debunking Common Muscle Building Myths
As a personal trainer, you likely see a number of clients who come to you looking to build muscle. Whether they’re looking to get toned, shredded, or any variation thereof, of course you want to do everything you can to help them reach their goals.
Top 10 Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet
Those already eating a plant-based diet know the benefits of this lifestyle. Those who are thinking about changing from a standard American diet to one that is entirely or almost entirely plant-based might not yet be sure if this is the right option for their lives. If you are thinking about switching to a plant-based […]
List-Based Post [Blogging Blueprint]
INTRODUCTION: The list post is one of the most popular and readable blog formats on the web. It is composed of — you guessed it — a list, and includes short explanatory paragraphs about each item. Use your introduction as a way to tell the reader how this collection of ideas will help them. Keep […]
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5 Nutrition Hacks to Help Your Clients Cut Back On Their Calorie Intake
When you work as a personal trainer or a nutritionist, it can sometimes be difficult to get clients to subscribe to the old adage that “you are what you eat.” All too often, clients will want to lose weight and will put in the effort at the gym, only to continue eating junk food. For […]
The Top 15 Health & Fitness Articles for February
February is the month of St. Valentine’s Day and supposed to be all about love, hopefully including self love! It’s also the month when people may start to struggle with those New Year’s resolutions that seemed like such good ideas in January.
Top 6 Time Management Tips for Busy Personal Trainers
Working as a personal trainer is one of the most rewarding jobs a person can have. However, it’s also one of the most demanding in terms of time and energy. On any given day, you may be meeting with several clients while also trying to focus on your own professional development and fitness. It’s no […]
Understanding the Benefits of ‘Quickie’ Workouts
Ideally, we’d all have time to exercise for at least an hour a day. However, for many people with busy schedules, lengthy workouts are simply out of the question. If you’re a Personal Fitness Trainer, one of the most common excuses you likely hear from your clients is that they simply don’t have time to […]
Why Eating Less Doesn’t Guarantee Weight Loss
For most people, the winter season is the hardest part of the year for their body. In the winter, we eat more and move less, gaining weight we want to lose before the sun comes out. So why is it then that even the best eating efforts don’t deliver equally amazing results? After all, eating […]
Fitness Trainer Marketing: Tips for Recruiting New Clients
Working as a personal trainer can be an empowering and rewarding experience. And unless you’re working exclusively for a gym, it also comes with the benefit of essentially being your own boss and doing your own thing. Unfortunately, this also means that it’s up to you to find and recruit new clients, which is often one of […]
5 Ways to Get Stronger, Faster and Leaner by Training your Mind
Getting and staying healthy and fit is every bit as much a mental exercise as it is a physical one. The fortitude it takes to get up with your alarm clock and get yourself to the gym before work should be considered a herculean effort – and every day, the same people get up and […]