7 Signs You Would Make a Great Personal Trainer
Think you might make a great personal trainer? Some people love fitness and those that don’t like it much might hire a personal trainer. If you’ve got the natural drive to work out or have found deep reasoning to stay in shape then chances are you don’t need a fitness coach. But, perhaps you could […]
7 Signs You Would Make a Great Personal Trainer
Think you might make a great personal trainer? Some people love fitness and those that don’t like it much might hire a personal trainer. If you’ve got the natural drive to work out or have found deep reasoning to stay in shape then chances are you don’t need a fitness coach. But, perhaps you could […]
5 Steps to Prepare to Become a Certified Personal Trainer
Congratulations! You took the first big step – you have decided to pursue a career in fitness and want to prepare to become a certified personal trainer. It can seem like an intimidating journey to some, but know that it is a journey more than worth taking. Be fully prepared so you will have a […]
Protein or Total Calories: What’s More Important for Hypertrophy?
There seem to be conflicting opinions about what’s most important to grow muscles: the intake of protein or total calories. Personal trainers should know that the answer is complex and shouldn’t point to one or the other, but the correct combination of both. The process of building muscle is referred to as muscle protein synthesis. […]
Star Performers Award 2016: Presented by the National Fitness Hall of Fame
Apply to be the first NFHOF Star Performer! The National Fitness Hall of Fame (NFHOF) is a national showcase that recognizes the accomplishment of yesterday’s fitness legends and today’s fitness superstars whose passion is to help individuals get fit and stay healthy. The NFHOF provides both a physical and virtual place where the lifelong efforts […]
Connecting the Dots: The Emerging Role of Health Coaching, Pt. 2
In a recently published article on Health Coaching, I offered an overview of this exciting field, outlining the many positive attributes such a service can provide for our personal training clients. In Part Two, we will explore in more detail some specific methods employed by health coaches as they guide clients on their path to […]