Why Client Screening and Assessment is Necessary
There are several processes and/or approaches for client screening and assessment that ideally takes place at the very beginning of the client-trainer relationship to clear the client to participate in physical activity. Depending on the certifying agency’s protocols and principles, processes may vary, but most likely includes the following steps: • Gathering an Informed Consent […]
What is a Ketogenic Diet?
Atkins Diet, South Beach, the Whole 30, Paleo and now Keto? What’s this all about? What does it mean and how can you educate your clients about the potential benefits and barriers? First, let’s take a look at the keywords and their definitions. Ketogenic “Related to the excessive amounts of ketone bodies in the body […]
2018 Nutrition Trends – What to Watch For
Some trends and popular practices from 2017 will continue their presence in the New Year (perhaps with greater emphasis than the year before). But, we will likely see new patterns emerge. Here’s what you can watch for in 2018. What we saw in 2017 We saw many an interesting trend this past year. The year […]
What’s the Difference Between a Wellness Coach, Health Coach, and Personal Trainer?
Ever look at the job titles of each of these and wonder how they differ? Don’t all of these individuals do the same things and have the same scope? Well, the short answer – it depends. There’s great variability between job titles – even if the scope is the same or has overlap with another […]
Intermittent Fasting – Is it the right approach?
Intermittent fasting is growing in popularity for its purported benefits including improved insulin sensitivity, weight loss, managing hunger cues, and increased fat burning (and this is just the shortlist). But is it for everyone? Is it safe? Is it effective over the long term? Let’s look at some facts to share with our personal training […]
Can You Be Too Health Obsessed?
Health is important, right? I don’t know anyone who would challenge that assertion. If we are healthy, we are more likely to be productive, active, engaged, and experience a better quality (and quantity) of life. Many of our clients come to us to achieve just that – a better quality of life by improving certain […]
Talking to Personal Training Clients About Dietary Fats: Fat Doesn’t Make you Fat
Dietary fats and its attention in the media (especial social) world have gone to two extremes, causing a conundrum for how personal trainers should counsel their clients. First, dietary fats have been vilified for causing weight gain, heart disease, and several other issues. On the flip side, eating a high amount of fat (70-80%) of […]
How to Start a Gym from Scratch
Starting a business from the ground up can be scary and overwhelming. With high energy, a clear vision, and a solid work commitment it’s doable. Here are 5 indispensable steps for starting a gym from scratch and realizing your unique vision. Taking Basic Steps Step 1: The Business Plan The notion of a business plan […]
Coaching the Low Compliance Client
If you’re in the fitness business, you know that clients’ traits, personalities, and abilities vary as much as the styles and philosophies of personal training. That being said, a common (perhaps the most common) type of client we see is the low compliance, low results individual. This individual, although interested in making a change and […]
Talking to Your Clients About: Protein
Protein is often misperceived as the “hero” of the macronutrients. Following a high-protein diet has been marketed and practiced to ad nauseam. High protein diets have been and continue to be touted as the secret to shedding the pounds and shredding muscle – all in a short timeframe. High protein diets can elicit fast initial […]