Advice on how to post, when to post and what to post on social media can feel overwhelming, especially when social media can be a time-suck. If we look to some of the most visible fitness professionals in our industry, we begin to see valuable patterns we can apply to our own businesses so that social media becomes an effective … Read More
Sleepy Snack Ideas
Changing what you eat at night may help you get better sleep. Portion controlled high-carbohydrate snacks boost levels of the brain’s sleep chemical serotonin without overloading your digestive system. For better sleep, try eating one of the following an hour before bed. (Those with blood sugar control issues should check with their physicians first.) 25-35 grams of carbohydrate eaten without … Read More
5 Moves to Counteract Your Desk Job
Beat the Hunch If you belong to the large number of people who work sitting in an office all day, you probably find yourself sitting slumped over your computer. We all know about good posture and how it benefits overall health. Yet at the end of the day, sitting with good posture for hours on end seems more difficult than … Read More
Sweet & Spicy Baked Cauliflower
What a fun and delicious way to make baked cauliflower. Tired of having baked cauliflowers that are just bland and needs a boost in the flavor department? This sweet and spicy cauliflower recipe is for you. Easy to make and bursting with flavor it will be hard to have only one serving. I know there are so many cauliflower recipes out there these days … Read More
A Rock-Solid Sales and Marketing Plan
Does this happen to you? You work hard on marketing your business. Get it working. Get busy training clients and stop marketing. Then wake up one day and realize “we need to do more marketing again!” You’re not alone. That’s why we’ve put together this article- to help you more consistently attract the right new prospects and keep em’ coming … Read More
Forging Function and Performance: A Master Trainer’s Approach to Changing the World with Training
The fitness industry is cluttered with programs and professionals positioning to be the most absolute authority in their niche or genre. In the race to be noticed, trainers and coaches are developing brand statements that place them at one edge of the spectrum or the other. On one side of the equation, you will find trainers focused only on improving … Read More
Cueing Hierarchy: Organizing and Prioritizing Thoughts into Words
Diversifying and organizing verbal cues is a close second to planning your class choreography. Words have a direct impact on movement. Cohesive verbal cues provide for a safer, more effective, and smooth flowing class. But with so much to say, how can we as instructors organize and prioritize our thoughts? Here are a few guidelines and recommendations to help your … Read More
How to Make Your Own Hand Sanitizer & Wipes
Properly scrubbing your hands is one of the best ways to stop the spread of germs and viruses, and to ensure you don’t get sick yourself. But if you don’t have access to soap and clean water, or if you’re out and about and nowhere near a sink, you should carry hand sanitizer to protect your health. As you’re no … Read More
Learn the Language of Group Training
The language of fitness is changing. People don’t just “workout” anymore, they “train”. Personal trainers don’t just “train” anymore, they “coach”. Speaking of, what is the difference between a “coach” and a “trainer” anyways? In the fitness industry, those terms are often used interchangeably; however, if you ask 10 different people to explain the difference, you would likely get 10 … Read More
Salt, Fat, or Sugar
Back during the first running boom of the late 1970’s and early 1980’s, carbs were the rage. Just reduce the fat, the thinking went, and carb up! I don’t remember a lot of distinction back then between simple and complex carbs, white pastas or brown. “I’ll take another plate of spaghetti, please, some Italian bread, and one more beer!” Most … Read More