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You want to help people lose weight and get in shape, but you’ve also decided that you want to do it on your own. What do you need to do to start a business as an independent personal trainer? This checklist can help.

Every fitness facility’s success starts with its staff. Developing and preserving a high-performing team that remains intact and engaged over time is what attracts and keeps members.

Adequate recovery is essential for making fitness gains, but it’s not a simple matter of taking a rest day. Recovery is complicated, which is why you should consider earning a specialization in exercise recovery. Help your clients reach their goals faster with individualized recovery plans.

Periodization is one of the most important parts of a fitness programs ultimate success, yet few trainers and gym-goers truly understand how to employ the concepts and principles behind it. The lack of a bridge between these theories and their practical, everyday application is partly to blame. A...

Cualquiera que quiera agregar músculo a su cuerpo puede usar una estrategia de aumento de volumen para lograrlo. Necesitas los alimentos adecuados con las calorías adecuadas equilibradas con entrenamientos de fuerza, para que ganes músculo, no grasa.

Everyone knows that exercise is good for physical health, but did you know it can also boost brain health? Any exercise will do but find out which workouts give you the most brain health benefits.

Are you or a client looking to build muscle? If so, diet is essential. Use these meal prep tips to get the balance right and to stay on track as you work toward goals.

Es importante considerar la ingesta de calorías al alcanzar los objetivos de composición corporal, la proporción de macros en su dieta puede ser aún más importante.

Exercise provides a lot of benefits. Is better memory one? Learn the answer, along with a few ways to boost memory – even as you age.

A plank is deceptively simple, but that makes it a great move for anyone at any fitness level. With variations and modifications, everyone can reap the benefits of doing planks. Here’s how.

Do you enjoy working with kids? Do you like exercising and fitness? If you can say yes to both of these, consider becoming a youth fitness specialist. Training kids and teens can be so rewarding but also lucrative. Learn more!

There are many benefits to becoming a certified strength and conditioning coach. But what’s the best certification program? The answer to this question depends on you.