4 Exercises to Leave Behind This Year

As we all look forward to the start of another year, many people are committing to improve their health and fitness in 2018. In an effort to keep evol...

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8 Fitness Trends for 2018

2017 is winding down and it’s almost time to flip the calendar to 2018. This is the perfect opportunity to gaze into the future and attempt to p...

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3 Days to Create a New You in the New Year

They are coming. The throngs of people clamoring for your time in a mad rush to get healthy. Be different and you can make a difference. Be more than...

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Functional Circuits for Older Adults

Small groups provide a great format for training older clients of all ages and ability levels, as it creates an environment of social interaction, mot...

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8 Things We Learned About Health and Fitness in 2017

It’s an exciting time for the fitness industry in general, and for health and fitness professionals in particular. Overall, the industry is doin...

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Dynamic Warm-ups and Sticking Finishes

The art of creating great group fitness classes comes when you understand how to put just as much attention to the beginning and end of the workout as...

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5 Dynamic Stretches for Downhill Snow Skiers

Most skiers loathe the chairlift on a chilly day. The muscles get stiff and the body cools down quickly. Dynamic stretches are an excellent solution f...

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Cancellation Policies: An Essential Guide for Health and Fitness Pros

Nobody likes to get cancelled on at the last minute. Especially when your career and livelihood depend on it. A cancellation policy is a form of writt...

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5 Basic Yoga Modifications to Get Clients Affected by Obesity Started

Individuals who have physical limitations associated with obesity may perceive yoga to be intimidating, uncomfortable and even impossible to attempt. ...

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What Are Your Older Adult Training Programs Missing?

More than 90 million adults in the U.S. (28% of the population) are over the age of 55 and, unlike many stereotypes would have you believe, they are a...

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Lao Tzu and The Prescription for Activity Task Force

The ancient Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu said, “If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading.” While this quote is ...

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Impacts of the New Blood Pressure Guidelines

A recent change in blood pressure categorizations represents the first update to U.S. guidelines since 2003 and will lead to about 14% more people bei...

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The BEST Resistance-training Program for Fat Loss

The “fat-burning zone” was once a magical retreat where exercisers could pop a tape in their Walkman, hop on a stair climber and bask in l...

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