GaGa for Body Shaming
Listen to this article: Shame on body shaming. What does being “fit” and “healthy” actually mean? Does it mean having the “perfect body”? And perfect by what or whose standards? Does being “fit” mean “skinny”? If so, how do we define “skinny”? Does being “fit” or “healthy” mean “fitting the ideal”? If so, what […]
GaGa for Body Shaming
Listen to this article: Shame on body shaming. What does being “fit” and “healthy” actually mean? Does it mean having the “perfect body”? And perfect by what or whose standards? Does being “fit” mean “skinny”? If so, how do we define “skinny”? Does being “fit” or “healthy” mean “fitting the ideal”? If so, what […]
Mindful Fitness – A Multifaceted Approach
Mindfulness is a term being tossed around quite a bit in casual conversation these days – “be mindful of…x, y, and z”. Are we really being mindful? Or just saying so? It’s no secret, we live distracted lives – and that’s different than being busy. We are constantly connected to technology either by texting, typing, […]
Mindful Fitness – A Multifaceted Approach
Mindfulness is a term being tossed around quite a bit in casual conversation these days – “be mindful of…x, y, and z”. Are we really being mindful? Or just saying so? It’s no secret, we live distracted lives – and that’s different than being busy. We are constantly connected to technology either by texting, typing, […]
To Meal Plan or Not to Meal Plan
You just signed a new client for six months of personal training sessions. One week into the training, your client says she needs help with her nutritional habits. After digging a little deeper into her challenges, you recognize a few shortcomings in her practices and offer suggestions for addressing and overcoming those challenges. However, your […]
To Meal Plan or Not to Meal Plan
You just signed a new client for six months of personal training sessions. One week into the training, your client says she needs help with her nutritional habits. After digging a little deeper into her challenges, you recognize a few shortcomings in her practices and offer suggestions for addressing and overcoming those challenges. However, your […]
Splitting the Difference – One Way to Program for Endurance and Muscle Growth
One way to program for endurance and muscle growth is by splitting the difference. There are thousands of ways to structure an exercise program and all require consideration of each client’s individual skills, abilities, experience, enjoyment, and current fitness level. I love the art and science of program design because it’s unique to each person […]
Splitting the Difference – One Way to Program for Endurance and Muscle Growth
One way to program for endurance and muscle growth is by splitting the difference. There are thousands of ways to structure an exercise program and all require consideration of each client’s individual skills, abilities, experience, enjoyment, and current fitness level. I love the art and science of program design because it’s unique to each person […]
Fitness Product Reviews – 6 Steps to Evaluating Quality
How do you evaluate the quality of fitness products and equipment? That’s a loaded question. And the answer is equally as loaded. When it comes to evaluating the quality, efficacy, and utility of a fitness product, there are certain guidelines we, as trainers, can keep in mind the next time a client asks “what do […]
Fitness Product Reviews – 6 Steps to Evaluating Quality
How do you evaluate the quality of fitness products and equipment? That’s a loaded question. And the answer is equally as loaded. When it comes to evaluating the quality, efficacy, and utility of a fitness product, there are certain guidelines we, as trainers, can keep in mind the next time a client asks “what do […]