Obesity as a Disease: What This Means for You

The Scoop Previously referred to as “a major public health problem,” obesity is now being recognized as a disease by the American Medical...



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East vs. West: How to Choose the Best Yoga School for You

Yoga schools and certification programs are blossoming more than ever before. From ancient teachings to modern-day hybrid programs, choosing a school ...



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Power Plate: The Inside Scoop From a Master Trainer

With so many new pieces of fitness equipment popping up, it can be difficult to know which products to choose. To learn how trainers can use the Pow...



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How a Physical Therapist is Using Her Health Coach Certification

The ACE Health Coach Certification was launched in the Fall 2012 and, since then, professionals in a number of different industries have added the cer...



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Is Yoga Supposed to Kick Your Butt?

I love to teach high-intensity interval training (HIIT) classes – you could say I’m a tad addicted to the adrenaline rush I get when I c...



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The Top 10 Traits of Highly Effective Group Fitness Instructors (Part 2)

It’s no secret that group fitness instructors (GFIs) are a rare breed. Not only do we LOVE sweating it out every day but, as you learned in Part...



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The Top 10 Traits of Highly Effective Group Fitness Instructors (Part 1)

Knowing how to make an impact as a Group Fitness instructor (GFI) is sometimes a misunderstood art. Most of us become GFIs because we LOVE exercising ...



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Are You Over-certified?

Did you get your medicine ball certification? Are you treadmill certified? How about your dumbbell certification? No? Then should you be using them? ...



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Core-Tex: More Than a Balance Trainer

In recent years there has been no shortage of new balance equipment, each promising to produce results by “enhancing proprioception.” So w...



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These Are A Few of the Pros' Favorite Things

Do you have a favorite piece of equipment, outfit, app, or snack that you feel you just have to have before, during or after your workout? Regardless ...



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6 No-Equipment Moves for a Bikini Body

With clients interested in kicking their workouts into high gear to prepare for summer, check out these 6 no-equipment moves that can easily be inco...



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Do We Really Need to Crunch? 5 Core Exercises That Don’t Require Crunching

Maybe it’s just me, but it seems as if the first question I’m asked by most clients is “How do I get a six-pack?” It could be ...



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Is Yoga Supposed to Kick Your Butt?

I love to teach high-intensity interval training (HIIT) classes – you could say I’m a tad addicted to the adrenaline rush I get when I c...



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These Are A Few of the Pros' Favorite Things

Do you have a favorite piece of equipment, outfit, app, or snack that you feel you just have to have before, during or after your workout? Regardless ...



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The Top 10 Traits of Highly Effective Group Fitness Instructors (Part 2)

It’s no secret that group fitness instructors (GFIs) are a rare breed. Not only do we LOVE sweating it out every day but, as you learned in Part...



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The Top 10 Traits of Highly Effective Group Fitness Instructors (Part 1)

Knowing how to make an impact as a Group Fitness instructor (GFI) is sometimes a misunderstood art. Most of us become GFIs because we LOVE exercising ...



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Are You Over-certified?

Did you get your medicine ball certification? Are you treadmill certified? How about your dumbbell certification? No? Then should you be using them? ...



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Core-Tex: More Than a Balance Trainer

In recent years there has been no shortage of new balance equipment, each promising to produce results by “enhancing proprioception.” So w...



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