Monday, October 31, 2016

Pokémon GO vs. FitBit—Which One Has America Walking More?

I am a believer (and a Ph.D. researcher) that health technology (like wearables and apps) can be effective tools for many people, offering motivation ...

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Wednesday, October 26, 2016

Spooky Spine-Tingling Halloween Workout

Halloween is one of the scariest nights of the year—not because of the ghosts, ghouls and goblins that will be lurking about. Rather, it’s...

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7 Healthier Halloween Treats Kids will Actually Love

To some, Halloween officially kicks off the holiday season, and along with it the challenge of enjoying yourself while managing to limit your intake (...

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Monday, October 24, 2016

6 Tips on Email Etiquette for Health and Fitness Pros

Email is a universal communication tool for all types of business, fitness included. The impression you make with electronic communication is just as ...

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Thursday, October 20, 2016

Take the Stairway to Fitness

Without realizing the power of the staircase, millions of people pass by this potential complete gym every day. Offering innovative options for cardio...

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Tuesday, October 18, 2016

Creative Strategies for Rest and Recovery

Recovery from a tough workout is all about getting the right combination of rest and movement to circulate blood, but not so much movement that you ar...

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Monday, October 17, 2016

Why Your Diet is Causing Constipation

It’s not a topic you probably want to talk about, but if you are constipated, making healthy changes to your diet and lifestyle can help get thi...

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Friday, October 14, 2016

Four Steps to Becoming an Online Personal Trainer

Are you considering adding an online component of personal training or health coaching into your existing training or coaching business, but don&rsquo...

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Thursday, October 13, 2016

Instagram Accounts to Motivate You and Your Clients

I’m always looking for new accounts to fill my Instagram feed, but I’ve grown weary of all those “must follow” lists in magazi...

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Wednesday, October 12, 2016

5 Steps to Helping Clients Feel Better With Exercise

Everybody loves the endorphin rush that comes after a great workout session, but what happens when it fades? Or if it never happens at all? Some peopl...

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Friday, October 7, 2016

The Value of Being a Versatile Health and Fitness Professional

As health and fitness professionals, we are tasked with helping a diverse population maintain a healthy lifestyle. People come to us for guidance with...

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3 Ways to Get Kids Excited About Exercise

Picture you and your friends flying around in laser-powered jet packs through imagination-bending surroundings, acting out your dreams of becoming sup...

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Thursday, October 6, 2016

Get Faster on the Bike with Interval Training

Go faster to get faster. Sounds appropriate, right? The short answer is yes. The long answer, however, is more complicated. I recently listened to a ...

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Wednesday, October 5, 2016

Why You Need to Walk it Out for Health

Staying active has innumerable benefits, from improving cardiovascular health to building strong bones to boosting our mood. One of the very best ways...

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Monday, October 3, 2016

Why Strong Glutes are Key To Your Golf Swing

The glutes include the gluteus maximus, gluteus medius and gluteus minimus. Together, all three muscles make up the largest muscle group in the entire...

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