Do you know what Zumba is? Do you have an online site that offers support to your clients? Do you offer a nutrition element in your training? Are you planning to add any of these to your repertoire? Do... View More
As we become established fitness instructors, we search for new ways to increase our business and our presence in the industry. One way that many have tried, with varying degrees of success, is to publish... View More
When a client wants to train for a marathon, running coach and trainer Dr. Jason Karp isn't quick to begin stacking on the miles. Instead, he works with the client to lay a proper foundation of form and... View More
Whether your clients are lawyers, soccer moms or dads or businessmen or women, they all want to make the best use of their workout time. Although organizations like the American Heart Association, the... View More
In a survey of personal training clients, higher education ranked first (over experience) as the most sought after trait in a personal trainer. Earning continued education units (CEU) is required to maintain... View More
LeonardoDa Vinci said "Simplicity is theultimate sophistication." While we may not always take life and careeradvice from Leonardo Da Vinci, that little bit of advice shouldbe kept in mind when designing... View More
Higher indoor temperatures during the winter may be contributing to rising rates of obesity in the United States and other developed countries, according to a new British study. Reduced exposure to cold... View More
In January, I find myself preaching about the value of goingback to "basics" with my clients. There is so much madnesssurrounding New Year's Resolutions that it is hard to remember that the basicsnever... View More
A new Australian study has found middle-aged Australians carrying excess weight are more likely to be anxious and depressed than their healthy weight counterparts1. Queensland-based researchers collected... View More
In his latest Functionally Fit column, Brian offers an exercise to activate and strengthen the extensor muscles, rhomboids and lower trapezius for reduced shoulder pain.See 'Related Resources' below for... View More
Our clients rely on us to hold them accountable. In fact, that'sprobably the most critical part of our jobs, because if clients aren'taccountable to their goals, chances are they won't succeed.Which begs... View More
It is January. You could almost say it is the Fitness Industry Buffet! More people make New Year resolutions to get into shape, eat better, lose weight and change their habits. For people in the fitness... View More
SAN FRANCISCO, January 12, 2010 –TRX, the creators of Suspension Training bodyweight exercise, introduced a new evolution in training education with the all-new TRX TV online video franchise. With... View More
One cold dayin Omaha, Nebraska, a very dedicated gym member told me, "Procrastination isthe assassination of motivation." Wow! That statement not only is lyrical butalso fitting for the beginning of 2011.... View More
Sports drinks and enhanced waters have become extremely popular among athletes and consumers who want to live a healthy lifestyle. Yet a growing body of evidence points to old-school beverages tea, coffee... View More
The total economic cost of overweight and obesity in the United States is $270 billion per year while the cost in Canada is about $30 billion a year, a new study shows. The $300 billion total cost in the... View More
For the first time in history, the next generation will not live longer, or even as long, as their parents. "Diseases such as Type II diabetes, high blood pressure, heart conditions and joint deterioration... View More
If you want to lose the kilos you've put on over Christmas, you may be interested in knowing that the hormones related to appetite play an important role in your likelihood of regaining weight after dieting.... View More
A Spanish study has challenged the long-held belief that people in the Mediterranean all enjoy more healthy diets and lifestyles, after discovering alarmingly high cardiovascular risk factors similar to... View More
On average, more than a third of American women think about their weight at least three times per day, and many think that achieving their weight loss goals or maintaining an 'ideal' weight requires overly... View More