I met Dalton in 2006, and if I had to describe him in a word, I'd choose, "serious." At one point, I thought he was going to smile... but I dismissed it as gas. He certainly wasn't going to win the Happy... View More
Few people have the experience of really being listened to. So it is truly a gift when it happens. As experts in our field, it could probably be said that we spend very little time listening and most of... View More
Transitioning to coaching certainly does not happen overnight. Really, it takes practice to learn how to balance your skills and expertise as a fitness professional with those involved in the coaching... View More
Blind Mount Everest climber Eric Weihenmayer lost his eye sight at the age of 13 and in his early 30s, voluntarily had his eyes removed and replaced with glass eyes so that eye tissue sensitivity would... View More
In this third installment of my series on effortless prosperity, I'm going to do something important for you. I'm going to allow you to step into the future and take a glimpse at four options that exist... View More
Are you trying to juggle your time, career, clients, family and exercise? Well, rest assured; you're certainly not alone! In the many stages of life, balance is a never-ending act. In fact, take a good... View More
Although running a business can be both stressful and challenging, it is also extremely exciting and highly rewarding. It is invigorating to build something from the ground up and watch it grow and prosper.... View More
Growth can only come from reaching greater numbers of people with your valuable message, funneling prospects into clients, utilizing a forum that optimizes the value of your time and continually building... View More
Memberships, in all sizes and types of facilities, continue to rise each year and today represent more than 50 million across the US. Personalized exercise prescription has long been the number one ancillary... View More
As a fitness professional, you teach your clients to live a healthy life, one day at a time, one choice at a time. However, it is important to remind them that their efforts are about making progress,... View More
What is periodization? Surely you have to know that before you can appreciate what the essence of periodization is! Periodization is described by Tudor Bompa as a "process of structuring training into... View More
Author's Note: This four-part series will share the commonalities, traits and strategies among successful fitness professionals that carry over to prosperous leaders in any field. The commonalities won't... View More
His plan was to be a psychologist. But plans can change. Twenty-four years later, Rick Sikorski is now the founder and President of the largest personal training organization in the world — Fitness... View More
The first installment of our Coaching series discusses the importance of coaching and how it is essential in improving your professional life as well as that of your clients. While most people long... View More
This article outlines a strength and conditioning program that produces significant, measurable improvements in strength, power, and muscle endurance. Because the program is so practical to everyday and... View More
We thought we would put together a few questions and answers to help all those who are interested in our program. If we have missed anything, or there was another question you wished to ask, please call... View More
You may be asking yourself, "Why work with a personal trainer in the first place?" The sounds of encouragement from your personal trainer will help you overcome obstacles and road blocks along the way... View More
With the constant bombardment of statistics related to obesity and physical inactivity, it can become difficult to believe that weight loss is achievable. 40% of the U.S. population participates in no... View More
For years, the conventional wisdom about adolescent body image has been that we have a nation of youngsters obsessing about their bodies, panicked that they might be toting a couple extra... View More
Change is inevitable and, in fact, beneficial! In keeping up with the fast-paced nature of the wellness and fitness industry, we are proud to launch our new look, including updated logos, as well as our... View More
