The essence of peppermint, whether infused in oils or brewed in tea, has tremendous health benefits. It ranks as a premier choice for individuals seeking to boost athletic performance. What exactly...
Nutrition for Fitness Training
Diet and nutrition articles on topics relevant for certified personal trainers and their clients.
Eat Drink and Sleep?
When you eat and drink can affect sleep and how you sleep can impact how much and what you eat and drink. Meeting health-related goals like weight loss warrant attention to this interconnected...
Teaching Fitness Clients about the Health Halo
Smart marketing crowds the aisles of a grocery store. "Healthy food" messages can be deceiving and reveal more of a health halo than a healthy option. Help your clients identify these common halos....
Stress Busting Foods
One of the most beneficial ways to reduce stress and nourish the soul is by consuming stress-busting foods. Yes, there is such a thing as foods that contain stress fighting properties. Encourage...
Supporting Clients Through Potlucks and Parties
Keeping clients true and consistent to health and nutrition goals is possible during holiday celebrations. Convert a potentially challenging time into teachable moments for your clients. Here’s a...
Celebrating the Holidays With Minimal Sacrifice
Are your clients celebrating mindfully this holiday season? Fortunately, there is time to coach healthy choices even after Thanksgiving passes. Here are some ideas for you to help guide them to that...
Mindful Eating – Being Conscious About Calories
Calorie counting isn't the most effective method for changing nutritional habits. It's really just a craze of sorts. Although, it has its place and time. Instead of obsessively tracking food and...
Understanding Charley Horses and Cramping During Exercise
There is more than one way to approach muscles cramps. Massage is one way to help relax the affected area. Nutrition is another avenue to explore when seeking to relieve the tension. What is a...
Understanding The Dangers of Carbonated Beverages
Are your client's bubbles getting them into trouble? Carbonated beverages remain the single most significant source of calories in the American diet. Since most soft drinks offer little, if any,...
Time Restricted Eating and Autophagy
“The best of all medicines is resting and fasting.” – Benjamin Franklin What if there was a way to achieve better health while doing “nothing”? Perhaps Ben Franklin had it right all those years ago....