There has been a long-held controversy over whether BMI is an effective way to assess health. In this article, we do an in-depth review of the research, answering this question once and for all.
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Your client discloses that they have kidney disease. Understanding the role that nutrition plays can help you create a diet that best supports optimal kidney function.
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Runners benefit from building strong leg muscles. But core strength is important too. This article explains why. We also offer a few core exercises you can easily include in your running client's w...
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Cycling has many great fitness benefits, but does it matter if you do it in a cycling class or outside on the trails? Yes and no. Read on for the pros and cons of indoor and outdoor cycling before ...
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We all have a restless night's sleep from time to time. But if you're constantly feeling sleep deprived, your habits may be to blame. And these habits could be hurting your health.
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Successful personal trainers hold their clients accountable. Why is this type of coaching so important and how can you increase accountability in your own clients? This article explains.
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Glute bridges and hip thrusts are very similar exercises, with subtle differences. Depending on your client's goals and equipment, one might be better than the other. Let’s look at the benefits and...
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What's the most important factor when it comes to finding and retaining good clients? Relationship building. You could have the greatest workouts, equipment, diet plan, etc., but if you are not abl...
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Personal trainers use many tools to help clients improve their fitness. One that works to get (and keep) them in the right mindset is positive psychology. Here are a few techniques for boosting a c...
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Are you mentally tough? Do you know what it means to have mental toughness? Elite athletes will tell you that this one aspect of training is more important than the rest, even physical readiness. H...
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Looking to increase overall strength? Check out these training tips to help your clients boost their fitness results.
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Motivational interviewing is a helpful tool when coaching clients. But what questions are best for promoting change? Here are a few of the most powerful.
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