Fitness articles related to health behaviors and psychology as it relates to motivation, sports psychology and other factors affecting wellness.
Today’s “gym attire” extends well beyond the latest in designer Lycra clothing. Wearable technology encircles the wrists of a number of personal training clients and fitness enthusiasts seeking to...
Name one tool that improves client’s outcomes, creates a stronger, longer-lasting relationship with clients, and improves overall revenues..? Check-Ins! Go the Extra Mile Creating a thorough process...
Studies have revealed that alcohol consumption plays a definitive role in the preservation of bone density, similarly to an increase in lean muscle mass. Before suggesting happy hour to your...
Goal setting is a regular part of any fitness routine and of every personal trainer’s usual skillset. Setting goals allows for accountability, measurable targets, and meaningful feedback. But it’s...
As a trainer turned-behavioral economics-major, I’ve become increasingly aware of how economics applies to everything we do in the industry—and it can have a significant impact on our own financial...
As fit pros, we've all read the part in the NFPT Personal Trainer manual that advises us on how to overcome client objections, right? If we are successful, we've honed these skills in the field and...
As a fit pro, I'm always looking for options my clients can use to keep them in great health in order to reach their fitness and wellness goals. I've recently started officially studying Acupuncture...
Motivation is a key ingredient in a personal training client’s program adherence. If a client is motivated to adhere to a program, he or she is more likely to achieve lasting behavior change. That...
It's been months since I have written my last article. I have notes all over my office with topics to write about. Most were half started and got tucked away until I could get to them again. It's...
https://youtu.be/zMqQXGf4Idw With face covering mandates or recommendations pretty much standard across the board, how can we guide our clients into the healthiest approach to balance exercise and...
