Carbohydrates: Why Are They So Confusing?

Carbohydrates: Why are They So Confusing? Carbohydrates can be a source of confusion for athletes and fitness enthusiasts alike, many of whom believ...

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How to Balance Confidence and Ego as a Health and Exercise Professional

The life of a health and exercise professional is motivating and rewarding. You have clients and participants paying for your time and knowledge. You ...

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Making the Leap to Managing or Owning a Fitness Business

More than ever, today’s fitness industry is being shaped by entrepreneurs who have the vision to manage and own their own fitness businesses rather th...

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Squat Breakdown for Different Body Types: Practical Anatomy Considerations

One of the most effective, researched and frequently used exercises in the world of fitness is the squat (Rusin and Debell, 2019; Schoenfeld, 2010). A...

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What’s Your Fitness Philosophy?

It is important to know who you are professionally, and the first step in determining your professional philosophy is to identify what you value. This...

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Three Ways to Help Clients Manage Time

Lack of time is among the most common reasons people offer for failing to meet their wellness or fitness goals. You have probably experienced clients ...

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Summer Success: Optimal Client Programming for Warm Weather

Summer is finally here! Along with the warm weather comes a shift in your clients’ usual schedule as outdoor activities, summer festivals, day a...

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Youth Training: Considerations and Strategies for Developing the 3 Domains

Youth training is more popular than ever. This may be attributed, in part, to the fact that over the past three decades, childhood obesity has signifi...

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Internal vs. External Cueing: How to Help Your Clients Move More Efficiently and Effectively

Health and exercise professionals use different types of verbal instruction to effectively communicate and instruct their clients to move efficiently ...

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5 “Must Dos” in Your First Year as a Health and Exercise Professional

You passed your certification exam and are now ready for a long and rewarding career as a health and exercise professional. To establish a strong foun...

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Lost Your Coaching Mojo? Here’s What You Can Do About It

Health coaching is a gratifying career choice, especially if you are passionate about guiding others through lifestyle changes that lead to greater we...

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Seeking and Sustaining Commitment in Your Client’s Weight-loss Journey

There are few things more frustrating and perplexing in the life of a health coach than feeling like you have worked with clients on a committed plan ...

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Fall Prevention Strategies for Active Agers Featuring the TRX

Did you know that one-third of people over the age of 65 years fall at least once per year? And about 50% of them will suffer recurrent falls (Ma...

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How to Build a Sports Performance Fitness Program

When creating a periodized program (or any program, for that matter) for athletes, there are several factors to keep in mind. This includes identifyin...

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