Aug 36 Truths Great Health and Exercise Professionals Live BySix Truths Great Health and Exercise Professionals Live By by Dr. Erin Nitschke Every professional has what they would call a “secret sauce” to their success. Of course, it is different for each individual and each profession but there are common great truths most certified and experienced health and exercise professionals would identify as the key ingredients to long-term…Personal Trainer5 min read
Aug 310 Tips for Avoiding Personal Trainer Burnout10 Tips for Avoiding Personal Trainer Burnout Personal training is a busy, people-oriented business. A tremendous amount of time and effort (and money) is invested in building and maintaining a successful business — particularly if you own and operate your own online business and/or employ other professionals as part of that business. …Personal Trainer4 min read
Aug 35 Effective Glute Activation ExercisesDo your clients have “gluteal amnesia” or dysfunction? Sitting for long periods of time, even if someone commits to exercising each day, is murder on the glutes (among other areas such as the core, hamstrings, and hip flexors). …Gluteus4 min read
Jul 20How to Get Online Personal Training ClientsWant to know how to get online Personal Training clients? You’ve achieved your certification. You’ve built (or are building) your online business and presence. But now comes the seemingly tough part, client attraction and recruitment. It is important to keep in mind that there is no one specific “formula” to…Online Personal Training3 min read
Jul 117 Fitness Business EssentialsOwning a business is a huge undertaking, even if the business is small. It is important to make sure you cover your bases and ensure all moving parts of your business are in sync. …Fitness Business4 min read
Jul 6Gathering Fitness Client FeedbackClient progress, whether it’s physical or mental, is feedback that informs program design, changes, and direction. However, clients have a story to tell, a narrative that can reveal even more about how they are progressing, how they want to progress, what new barriers are present or emerging, and new approaches…Fitness Coach3 min read
Jul 6Blood Sugar Metabolism: Why Calories aren’t KingWouldn’t our jobs be much easier if all there was to healthy weight maintenance and optimal well-being was striking a balance between calories in and calories out? It just is not that simple. If weight loss and metabolism were as simple as eating less and moving more, our jobs as…Nutrition3 min read
Jun 8CECs: Creating Your Fitness Professional Continuing Education MapAchieving an accredited certification in the health and fitness industry is a big deal; one that deserves fanfare and ample celebration. However, the achievement of the certification is the starting point — not the ending point. Therefore, continuing education is one of the most critical elements to not only maintain…Continuing Education5 min read
Jun 3Keys to a Successful Discovery Call with Fitness ClientsEvery health and exercise professional has their own approach to onboarding a potential client. Some offer initial consults (free or for a nominal fee), some offer a free workout session, while others might invite potential clients to group sessions for free. Whatever way you approach recruitment and onboarding is up…Business4 min read
May 31Sample 5-Minute HIIT Workouts for Fitness ClientsCan a 5-minute HIIT workout actually provide benefit to your fitness clients? Let’s talk about HIIT and how it is best utilized for busy clients at all fitness levels. Fitting it in Summer is upon us! Schedules are packed with social events, travel, kids’ activities, and — work — don’t forget work. Though…Hiit Workout3 min read