6 Strategies for Lighter Alcohol and Snack Consumption During the Holidays

Every health and fitness professional understands that the holiday season is the most difficult time of the year for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. ...

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Getting Clients To and Through the Doors

As personal trainers and health coaches, we’ve all been there. The schedule is set for the week and someone cancels. We can and should expect pe...

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The Power of Giving Thanks in Group Fitness from a Global Perspective

Every November, millions of Americans celebrate a national Thanksgiving Day, setting time away from work to gather with families of choice, of blood o...

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Healthy and Innovative Recipes for Your Thanksgiving Leftovers

Looking for tips on how to use up those Thanksgiving leftovers in new and delicious ways? You’re not alone. On the days following Thanksgiving, ...

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Thanksgiving Portion Guide

Thanksgiving is such a curious holiday. At a time when we are showing gratitude for our health and those around us, you would think the holiday would ...

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Tips for Helping Clients Set Goals, Both Big and Small

People often have an idea of what they want to achieve in life, but they’re not always sure where to start. Whether it’s engaging in a new...

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7 Fitness Investments That Really Pay Off

Most people know that physical activity enhances mood, circulation, digestion and appearance. There is inherent reward built into staying active. Unfo...

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Doing Well While Doing Good: Boost Your Bottom Line with Social Impact

ACE Advocacy and Outreach   Been shopping lately? Chances are you may have supported a cause. Businesses all over the world have begun improv...

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Total Body Medicine Ball Workout

Working out in a crowded gym can be a catch-22. You’ve made time for exercise but the gym can be so crowded that it can be difficult to get in a...

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3 Essential Movements for Your Kids

Humans have a unique problem. We’re born “too soon.” Consider infants from other species. Most of them come out of the womb (or egg...

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Advocating for Healthy Communities

ACE Advocacy and Outreach   Imagine a world in which physical activity is the norm. Every individual has access to safe, affordable, and easi...

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8 Ways Marijuana Affects the Body’s Response to Exercise

There is a huge cultural shift taking place today as many states consider allowing the legal use of marijuana as a recreational drug. In 1996, Califor...

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Health and Fitness Trends You'll See in 2017

It’s that time of year again when I dust off the flux capacitor, fire up the DeLorean and take a trip to the future to see what the fitness tren...

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ACE's Top 10 Workouts in 2016

The year is almost up and there were plenty of workouts that challenged you and your client! See ACE’s 10 best workouts that will have you worki...

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How to work with clients who have disabilities

I’m Suzanna, an ACE Certified Health Coach and Behavior Change Specialist. I was born with one arm, the result of a limb defect called Fetal Ame...

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What Health Coaches Wish They Knew Earlier in Their Careers

Whether you are expanding your existing health and fitness career or entering into the field as a newly certified professional, working as a health co...

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