Protecting oneself by keeping a healthy body and immune system, as has been determined by research studies, empowers us and gives us hope that we can shield ourselves against the threat of almost...
“Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.” Attitude is everything when it comes to success, especially with goals and behavior. Throughout our daughters’ upbringing, especially during...
Most of the time we have different types of clients who are easy to work with, who try their best. There are many personality traits and different views on exercise, so intentions will vary....
Celebrities love to tell viewers and readers what they do to "stay in shape," which often leads to fad diets and misconceptions about weight loss. Your clients, as a result, are likely going to come...
Providing fitness clients balanced, constructive, and positive feedback about performance and progress is crucial to success. They rely on it in order to learn and grow. Without feedback, learning...
If you haven't already experienced the growing-in-ubiquity flotation therapy you most likely know someone who has or even have seen a spa or two pop up in your community. What do we know about this...
Personal trainers and fitness coaches need not limit themselves to guidance in the gym alone. Opportunities to encourage lifestyle changes for our clients are vast! As health professionals, we may...
If we don't stop and think about the words we speak or even write, we may inflict harm we don't intend to, especially with regard to our clients' bodies and self-image. Words have power, and we can...
Valentine’s Day is approaching and love is in the air. Love yourself. Love someone else. Either way, you can use exercise as your elixir. Instead of rewarding yourself or a loved one with sweet...
I’m often asked what brand of exercise shoe I prefer. While I’m loyal to ASICS, I know plenty of fans of Brooks, Adidas, Puma, Nike, and so many more. Choosing proper footwear is really about...
