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Building Community Through Social Media
I’ve seen a couple of great examples of fitness professionals using social media to build community. So great, in fact, that I’m compelled to write…
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Emphasis The primary muscles stressed in this movement are the shoulder muscles (deltoid). The secondary muscles stressed are the triceps and trapezius. Starting Position Sit…
READ MOREHolding on to the Resolution Crowd
We’ve all heard the old adage that it’s easier to keep clients than find new ones. There is a short block of time after a…
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Emotional Awareness Could Lead to Healthier Eating Habits, Study Suggests
Placing an emphasis on mindful — rather than mindless — eating could lead to healthier eating habits, the authors of a new study suggest.
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Emphasis The primary muscles stressed in this movement are the shoulder muscles (deltoid). The secondary muscles stressed are the triceps and trapezius. Starting Position Grab…
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Getting (Even More) Personal Via YouTube
It seems lately that online workout videos are picking up serious steam. In my own real-life circles and along my social media timelines people are…
READ MORE7 Easy Ways to Be a Professional Personal Trainer
Whether you’re newly certified or have been personal training for awhile, you can easily set yourself apart from the competition with professionalism. Many people get into the fitness…
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No Man Walking. My Sedentary Past to My Appalachian Future.
A common saying is “because it’s there.” My name is Jim Holt and I will embark on a Northbound thru hike of the Appalachian Trail…
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Two Easy Methods For Keeping Notes on Clients
“Do you make up this workout as you go?” (A client asked me this question mid-way through one of our regular sessions.) “No,” I replied, slightly…
READ MOREHow to do Side Lateral Dumbbell Raises
Emphasis The primary muscles stressed in this movement are the shoulder muscles (medial deltoid). The secondary muscle stressed is the trapezius. Starting Position Grab a…
READ MOREHow to Find the Best Gym to Train At
Every fitness establishment represents an opportunity to instruct, but every opportunity won’t necessarily work for every instructor. Finding the right gym is as important as…
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