Sell Value, Not Time
If, as a personal trainer, you get caught up exclusively in selling one-hour packages instead of selling value and quality service, clients will ultimately suffer and so will you. Picture this: you have personal training clients back-to-back. Your sessions are one...
Health
The Perks of Plant-Based Protein
The word “protein” hails from the Greek proteios, meaning “of prime...
Smoothie Science
Smoothies are a popular breakfast item that many personal trainers and clients...
Exercise Science
Understanding Hip Flexion
Hip flexion happens every time you step, squat, sit, and revolve on a bike....
Is Lactic Acid an Energy Boost or Drain?
All personal trainers and their clients should be familiar with what the...
Achieving Harmony: Important Food Messages for Fitness Clients
The topic of food and what is “healthy” or “unhealthy” is always provokes interesting commentary...
Assess, Don’t Guess: Using Assessments to Support Client Coaching
As personal trainers we must take our due diligence to keep our clients safe and injury-free in...
Tire Training: Fun with Tires!
Tire training is often used for sport-specific workouts, but it is also an effective way to...
Understanding Quadratus Lumborum: What Personal Trainers Need to Know
The Quadratus Lumborum (QL) muscles, a common source of lower back pain, are located on either...
Important Elements of Group Fitness Class
Group fitness is a fun and growing part of the health and exercise industry. Such settings offer a...
Exercising with Your Dog
Did you know research shows dog owners get more exercise? Dog owners spent close to 300 minutes...
The Best Time for Your Clients to Workout at the Gym
Helping clients decide when they can train with you to best reach their goals and fit their...
Allergies and Exercise
Allergies affect approximately 20-40 million people each year. In this country alone, an estimated...
What Trainers Need to Know About Weight Loss Procedures
At some point, you will encounter a client who has either undergone a weight loss procedure or...
Engaging Fitness Clients in Weekly Mindful Movement Challenges
The “active couch potato” is a real concern. Through research, we now better understand that too...
Running Backward: The Advantages to Retro-Running
Clients who incorporate running into their workout programs may get burned out from the sheer...
Boxing Workout for Bootcamp: The “10, 10, 10”
If you’re running any bootcamp classes, you might want to consider adding some “Boxing for...
