Health Coaching: How the Profession, Impact and Opportunities Grew in 2015

In the midst of a country with changing priorities, including increased emphasis on prevention and wellness, and a greater understanding that the old ...

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5 Ways to Turn Your Passion Into A Career

Love what you do, and you’ll never work a day in your life. Sure, there are practicalities to consider, but if you start from a place of passion...

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Lessons Learned From Last Year’s New Year Resolution Mistakes

The approach of the New Year is a great opportunity to reflect on this past year. What happened over the past 12 months? Did you make New Year’s...

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5 Yoga Poses to Do Before You Go To Sleep

Yoga has a way of calming the nervous system. Through deep breathing, long stretches and relaxing postures, yoga can help induce a good night’s ...

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Christmas Morning Workout

Kettlebells swing, are you lifting? In the gym the lights are flickering. A beautiful sight, We’re happy tonight, Sweating in a winter wonde...

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Health Benefits of Resistant Starch

When you hear the word “starch,” what are the first thoughts that come to mind? Carbs. Glucose. Blood sugar spikes. High insulin levels. ...

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Why You Should Focus on Adding Healthy Habits to Your Life in the New Year

Every year, people all over the world resolve to overcome unhealthy habits by taking away certain elements from their lives. They vow to avoid dessert...

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An Updated Strategy to Teaching Active Agers: 5 Practical Tips for Health and Fitness Pros

One of the most rapidly growing fitness populations across the globe is the active aging market. In fact, fitness programs for older adults are includ...

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A Review of the Healthcare System in 2015

While 2014 saw the full rollout of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and healthcare reform, the implementation and testing of many of the ACA provisions b...

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Keep Your Long-Term Clients Motivated with These 3 Steps

Being able to motivate your long-term clients is an important aspect of being a successful health and fitness professional. Here are three steps to ke...

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Relaxation-promoting Restorative Yoga Routine

Restorative yoga is a gentle form of yoga that involves holding positions for longer periods of time. This type of yoga uses props to support the body...

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4 Nutrition Trends to Look Out For in 2016

As registered dietitians, one of our favorite things about the end of the year is getting to see the forecasted nutrition trends for the next year. We...

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Get Stronger Calves with These 5 Exercises

The calves make up the entire space of the posterior lower leg and are used for important everyday activities like walking, running and jumping. Effec...

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How to Improve Grip Strength

Whether a movement involves lifting, carrying, throwing or swinging, the hands are the first point of contact with any object or weight that is held. ...

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The Importance of Healthy Fats

If you’re wondering about fat and its place in your diet, you’re not alone. Each year the International Food Information Council Foundatio...

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10 Fitness Trends to Look Out For in 2016

As we get ready to put 2015 in the review mirror, it is important to take a look ahead and try to identify growing fitness trends that we might be see...

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10 Daily Habits That Can Cause Muscular Imbalances

Have you ever had a client complain of soreness on only one side of her body? Or had someone blame his workout for an injury? Exercise and sport are b...

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8 Things We Learned About Health and Fitness in 2015

Given today’s hectic lifestyles, it can be a challenge to keep up with all the new discoveries related to exercise, fitness and health. To help ...

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Your 2015 Fitness Tech Holiday Gift Guide

With the 2015 holiday season upon us, you may be searching for that perfect fitness tech gift for your loved ones. Whether they are triathletes, weeke...

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