Trainers and coaches have found a new opportunity when they work with the developmentally disabled, mentally challenged, and behavior challenged. These youth and adults need fitness even more so than the average child or adult. And we trainers can work with a population that will show and benefit greatly from our expertise. But the challenge…
The misuse and misinterpretation of the media is as consistent as time. At a time where the media seems flooded with self-confessed “social influencers” using their “powers of persuasion” to promote cosmetics, clothing and other products devoid of any social or humanitarian benefit, it…
Trainers and coaches have a fantastic opportunity to train a population that is passionate and ready for improving their daily life. This population consists of youths, individuals, ADHD, and autistic participants. ADHD Children, teens, and adults with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, often suffer from the inability to sit still. They squirm in their seats and are easily bored or distracted.
If you are a personal trainer who notices how uplifting a body combat or step aerobics class can be for your students, chances are, you don’t need to be sold on one powerful fact: music makes it all seem so easy! Lovers of dance…
For the average person, working out means going to the gym. After all, the gym is the only place where you can find a wide range of different exercise machines available to you anytime you need them. However, the truth is that the average person at the gym…
Your principal role as a Fitness Professional for any client is to understand what they want. Which is actually a lot harder than it seems. “People don’t think what they feel, they don’t say what they think, and they don’t do what they say.” – David Ogilvy With this in…
More and more people are seeking the health benefits of heading outdoors. In 2017, hiking outranked fishing as the most popular type of camping recreation for the first time since the first iteration of the North American Camping Report. From the fresh air and stunning views, it can provide to the great form of cardio you can receive, hiking is suitable for many fitness goals and body types. Deemed a mind and body workout, hiking is an exercise that holds physical as well as mental benefits and can force you to get out of your everyday routine to experience the great big world waiting outside for you.
As a running coach who has successfully coached many people to their first marathon, I am often asked what should an athlete eat when they are running, before and after. First of all, the biggest mistake people make is not eating before a long run to burn more calories. Or maybe you are not hungry, especially for an early morning workout.
I love to ponder, from time to time. Over the most pressing questions of men and women in the 21st century. “Cluster set or Giant?” “Crossfit or Yoga?” “Which is the best toilet roll?” “Apple or Android?” Rather pressing indeed. None more so than – “Why can’t I do what I know I’m supposed to do…
Good nutrition plays an essential role in the health and fitness of your family. However, only 22% of toddlers and preschoolers, and only 16% of kids aged six to eleven get the recommended five or more servings of fruit and vegetables a day, Ohio State research reveals. Enter: smoothies. Delicious and packing an impressive nutritional punch, smoothies make it easy to get in the essential sugars, fat, protein, minerals, and vitamins that fuel your family’s fit lifestyle. You can sneak several portions of fruit and veggies into one smoothie — a lifesaver if you have fussy kids.
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