Fruit and vegetable smoothies are very popular these days as you may have noticed from all the different types of smoothie mixes and recipes at your supermarket. But which smoothie best? Obviously, taste is a big consideration but to help people decide, Consumer Reports took a look at smoothies and here is a summary of […]
[Continue reading...]Exercise The Fountain of Youth
“I’m too old to exercise”. Who among us has not heard this excuse? It’s too bad that people take the path of least resistance as they grow older. Perhaps they are defeated inside and think there is nothing they can do to change their health. Not only is this thinking wrong, it can also negatively […]
[Continue reading...]WordPress vs. Blogger What’s the Difference?
Do you want to start a blog but don’t know where to start? If yes, I wrote this for you! Remember, a blog is just a place where you post stuff about yourself or your interests or things that matter to you. For example, If you’re in the fitness business, your blog might be about […]
[Continue reading...]Darvis Simms Interview
In this Interview I speak with Darvis Simms, a veteran personal trainer in North Carolina and the author of the new book Forever Fit and Firm. Darvis shares his ideas on how to be a better personal trainer.
[Continue reading...]Rebecca Rovay-Hazelton Interview
Rebecca Rovay-Hazelton is a successful personal trainer, freelance writer and nutritionist. She is also the author of the bestselling book, Choosing Health: A One-Size-Doesn’t-Fit-All Guide To Diet, Exercise & Motivation.
[Continue reading...]Top 5 Ways To Get Website Traffic
update 2/27/20. As a trainer, hopefully, you have a website. If you don’t you need a website because they are powerful tools that can help you not only get clients but also help spread your name and reputation to people you might never meet! I’ve made many good contacts BECAUSE of my website –and you […]
[Continue reading...]Is Your Personal Fitness Trainer Burned Out? Top 4 Signs
Update 2/27/20. Personal training is usually the top profit center in health clubs. Maintaining an efficient personal training staff is critical not only to the gym’s bottom line but also to its ability to expand its services to the public. But, how does health club management know when its staff is burned out – or […]
[Continue reading...]Personal Training and The Death of Michael Jackson
Can personal trainers learn anything from the death of Michael Jackson? Absolutely because when I first heard of what happened – and DID NOT happen on that terrible night, I knew this unfortunate incident could be used to help personal trainers if they find themselves in a situation where they have to help a person […]
[Continue reading...]Fake Personal Trainer Certifications
As I was driving to a client the other day, I noticed a personal training studio that was offering a “personal training certification” class. When I returned home, I went to their website and discovered that the “certification” was taught by the gym’s personal trainers! This got my spidey sense tingling because, unfortunately, I’ve seen […]
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