There’s nothing wrong with an indulgence here and there. The holidays are a time for feast and celebration. Clients need tips to stay on track so that they avoid a relapse during the hectic and...
Being balanced and teaching balance in life and in health is easier said than done. Here are some ideas on how to implement balanced practices for your clients. As personal trainers, we are there to...
“Can you help me to lose weight?” is what many females ask when first meeting with a fitness professional. In a world where we are constantly barraged by images of beautiful and rail-thin...
Passing exams hasn't always come easily to me. Yet, I recently studied and passed the NFPT Certified Personal Trainer Exam! I hit some roadblocks along the way and want to share some suggestions...
Keeping clients on your schedule is easier said than done. Not everyone will mesh with you. Not everyone will make fitness a priority even if they say they want to. A little extra thought and effort...
Do you struggle to get your clients to perform exercise on their own or complete their movement “homework”? Reframing the way we have our clients think about performing exercises on their own can...
Affirmations are statements that can influence behavior change and fitness results. They go beyond counting repetitions and cueing form during workouts. Affirmations are an essential component of...
Coming down from the high of competition is a challenge in and of itself. If you or your clients are training for a show, here's what to consider for the post-show period. After a long day of...
Extreme fat loss causes an emotional hangover that lingers--a quality certified personal trainers would do well to readily recognize. I used to weigh nearly 300 pounds and I still think about it...
Fear is powerful. It is as powerful as confidence. Unfortunately, fear begets a very different result. Fear is often the result of a bad experience, but it can also be ingrained in us without ever...
