Nutrition

A health coach must understand how to meet the dietary needs of each client. But what if that client has an endocrine, nutrition, metabolic, or immune disorder? Here's what you need to know.

Considering the paleo diet to help you build muscle? Before you do, it’s important to know this diet’s pros and cons. Here we share a few of both. We also help you decide whether the paleo bodybuil...

With so many low- and no-carb diets out there, carbs often get a bad reputation. It's common for clients to struggle with the differences between good carbs and bad carbs. Learn how to help clients...

Life can be stressful, for both clients and trainers. The food choices you make are often based only on physical goals. However, they play a critical role in stress management as well. Learn how to...

Intermittent fasting is all the rage in dieting, but do you have all the facts? Get them here so you're ready when your clients start asking questions.

Losing weight isn’t as simple as cutting calories. You need to know how many calories to cut while still meeting your body’s nutritional needs—and this number is different for everyone. Here’s how ...

What's holding your client back from making better food choices? We asked trainers and you told us. Check out real, actionable strategies for helping your clients make good choices and meet their n...

There are many different types of protein powder available, making it hard to know which one to choose. Which protein powder is best? It depends on your fitness goals.

Diabetes is a chronic condition that often requires medication, but lifestyle changes help manage it. Personal trainers are unique positioned to help clients with diabetes make and keep those healt...

It's possible to do a cheat meal right, and it can provide motivation, inspiration, energy, and may even contribute to long-term success. Here's why you should consider cheat meals, for you and you...

Building muscle on a plant-based diet—what does it take to ensure your clients hit their goals? Check-in here for six key considerations when building a program for plant-based gains.

Everyone wants to get rid of fat but there are many varied opinions about how best to achieve that goal. Many fitness professionals are touting the benefits of coffee for losing unwanted fat, but t...