Friday, February 28, 2014

ACE CEO Scott Goudeseune Discusses How ACE Is Elevating Pros

Since 1985, ACE has evolved from certification provider to thought leader in our industry. Every day we are working hard to elevate you and your profe...



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Thursday, February 27, 2014

How to Break Into the Fitness Industry

Education and hands-on experience are two big keys to getting started. Education goes without saying—it's empowering to learn and understand. ...



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What Is CREP and How Will It Affect You?

Part of the responsibility that comes with serving as a thought leader is staying up to date on the changing landscape of our industry. In recent ye...



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Monday, February 24, 2014

5 Mistakes That Can Sabotage Your Weight-loss Goals

People are always surprised when we tell them that, despite being registered dietitians nutritionists, January is not our busiest month, despite all...



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Thursday, February 20, 2014

Training for Obstacle Course Races

Wading through chest-high water, running up muddy hills, climbing over walls, swinging on monkey bars and crawling through mud might seem like chall...



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Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Loaded Movement Training with the ViPR®

ACE: Can you briefly describe the concept of loaded movement training? How is it different than traditional resistance training? Michol Dalcourt: R...



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Thursday, February 13, 2014

10 Reasons Why Those with Arthritis Should Exercise

Arthritis is becoming more and more common — and not just among the very old. Unfortunately, many arthritis sufferers mistakenly believe that ...



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Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Fitness Leadership: Which Side of the Fence Are You On?

The term “fitness leader” is often designated for those who carve the path for all other professionals to follow. While this may be the ...



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Monday, February 10, 2014

Lifestyle Habits that Don’t Work: Part II

When you decide to make healthy lifestyle changes, people are often ready to offer their advice on what changes you should make. But beware—so...



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Thursday, February 6, 2014

How Not to Impress Your Clients: Top 5 Things Trainers Do that Backfire

Sometimes personal trainers do things that may seem like a good idea in the moment, but can easily have potentially negative outcomes beyond the exp...



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Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Total-body Dumbbell Workout

There is no question that weight training is essential for keeping your body-fat low, increasing metabolism and strength, and improving posture and bo...



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Monday, February 3, 2014

Study: Are Overweight Children and Teens Destined to Become Overweight Adults?

A study recently published in The New England Journal of Medicine clearly demonstrates that our nation’s struggle with obesity starts from the...



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Monetizing Group Fitness

“I want to be a group fitness instructor when I graduate”, said … no one ever! While that may not be entirely true, few people go...



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