When we suffer from a fear of success, we often self-sabotage, turning away from the very actions that can propel us forward. By understanding the…
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Category: Health Behaviors and Psychology
Weighing in on the Scale Debate
Weight loss clients that are weighing themselves on the scale frequently may not only create unnecessary anguish, but will also not receive the full and…
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Considerations for Working with Clients Affected by Obesity
As personal trainers, we are called to serve a variety of clients, including and most often, clients affected by overweight and obesity. As part of…
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Classroom Movement Benefits Cognition and Focus
What if regular physical exercise possessed the ability to improve cognition and mental health along with payoffs in body composition? If parents and educators promote…
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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Techniques for Fitness Clients
Helping our fitness clients reduce stress through exercise might be a given, but personal trainers can consider the application of “mindfulness” as a means of…
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Risk vs. Reward: Reduce Risk of Injury Without Reducing Results
As personal trainers and fitness instructors we manage risk all day. Designing workouts that deliver results, while keeping clients safe. Leading classes while managing different…
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Progressive Muscle Relaxation for Athletes
Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) is a form of active relaxation, perfect for athletes and personal training clients alike who desire a concrete path into mindfulness…
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How Ready is a Potential Client to Change? A Look at the Transtheoretical Model
Knowing how ready to change a potential client who walks through your club doors is can save personal trainers time and energy, and also help…
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The Positive Side of Procrastination
Could there be a positive side to procrastination? Generally, the answer is expected to be “no”, given that procrastination is generally thought of as poor…
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Daily Goals
Simple daily goals eventually form long-term lifestyle change. Setting them is a cognizant decision that’s repeated to instill habit. Starting small allows success to flourish…
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Chakra Energy and Spiritual Healing
“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched – they must be felt with the heart.” ~ Helen…
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Inflammation: Hero or Villain? (Or Both?)
Trainers must be aware of, and address both the hero and villain aspects of post-exercise inflammation, which we refer to as exercise-induced muscle damage (EIMD).…
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