Sept. 24 2007
PFP is proud and honored to present our first-ever Lifetime Achievement Award to Phil Kaplan, who we consider to be the Father of Personal Training. Because of his lifetime commitment to elevating the... View More
Aug. 24 2007
Health clubs are enjoying a robust growth, according to the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA), with memberships up more than 30% since 2000. In the past year alone, this... View More
Aug. 23 2007
It is well documented that while exercise may not cure many of the illnesses and diseases that are brought on by aging, it can definitely help to slow down or even reverse some of the adverse affects... View More
Aug. 23 2007
From the perspective of your prospects and clients, expertise is not a point of value nor of differentiation, it is merely the minimum criteria to allow you entry into the marketplace. The market does... View More
Aug. 23 2007
One of the most important characteristics that separate the great trainers from just the good ones is the ability to understand what's really working and to project the fitness trends to come in the months... View More
Aug. 23 2007
It is well documented that while exercise may not cure many of the illnesses and diseases that are brought on by aging, it can definitely help to slow down or even reverse some of the adverse affects that... View More
Aug. 23 2007
Positive psychology, simply stated, is the science of strengths and positive characteristics. It is, in fact, a relatively new field, being officially established by renowned psychologist and former American... View More
Aug. 23 2007
Positive psychology, simply stated, is the science of strengths and positive characteristics. It is, in fact, a relatively new field, being officially established by renowned psychologist and former American... View More
Aug. 23 2007
opened a personal training studio. He had a monthly net of roughly $11,000 and toed the line of negative cash flow for his first 12 months in business. However, things began to border on desperate, and... View More
July 19 2007
In the fitness world, the slogan, "No pain, no gain," means if you work hard enough at your exercise and diet regimen, eventually it will pay off for you. But in the world of managing employee benefits... View More
July 18 2007
Today, the adult fitness group, including the expansive generation of baby boomers as well as an increasing number of generation x, is looking for a fitness program that goes beyond just improving... View More
July 18 2007
For most fitness professionals, prenatal exercise is a topic covered by eight to 10 bullet points in the final chapter of their certification... View More
July 18 2007
Despite the exhaustive research that proves the endless benefits of regular activity exist, an astounding 50% to 60% of adults are still... View More
July 18 2007
Training and wellness coaching are complementary services, but they are not necessarily a bundled package. In fact, many clients who diligently show up for their training sessions still struggle with weight... View More
July 18 2007
Seventy, 71, 72. Time's up. "Your resting heart rate is 72." Beat, beat, beat, silence. "Your blood pressure is 136 over 84." Pinch, bend, stretch, yawn. It grew tiresome, this same, repetitive routine... View More
July 18 2007
As fitness and wellness professionals, many have worked hundreds of hours to hone their craft and have spent significant dollars to receive the education and certifications to allow them to positively... View More
July 18 2007
Despite the exhaustive research that proves the endless benefits of regular activity exist, an astounding 50% to 60% of adults are still... View More
July 18 2007
As fitness and wellness professionals, many have worked hundreds of hours to hone their craft and have spent significant dollars to receive... View More
July 18 2007
Training and wellness coaching are complementary services, but they are not necessarily a bundled package. In fact, many clients who diligently show up for their training sessions still struggle with weight... View More
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June 15 2007
We, as fitness and wellness professionals, pursue a noble undertaking, but if you compare the financial state of wellness of the average fitness professional to the financial state of wellness of the average... View More