Holidays like the 4th of July are often seen as a time for drinking, eating, sun bathing, etc. Being excessive is the name of the game…
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Ergonom-misses: 7 things missing in your desk life that affect your fitness
It is essential we nail down our body mechanics at work if we want to be successful in the gym. Tight muscles from improper posture…
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5 Strategies for Preventing and Managing Low Back Pain
Nearly two-thirds of Americans experience low back pain in their lives according to the American Physical Therapy Association. Low back pain can be extremely debilitating and…
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The Best Bike Riding Advice I Ever Got
Bike riding starts out simple. It’s one of the joys of childhood. I still remember my pink-and-white bicycle. It had a wicker basket on the…
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Outdoors Much? 3 Dangerous Chemicals To Avoid In Sunscreen
Summer has arrived and everyone is moving outside. My outdoor bootcamp and yoga classes are booming and clients are requesting to workout in the park.…
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Encourage your Clients to be Less Sedentary with Weekly Fitness Challenges
There are 168 hours in a week. If we’re lucky we might see a personal training client for 3 hours a week (but let’s be…
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The Best Way to Contact Fitness Clients
The options for communication in today’s world are plentiful. Avoid contact confusion! Sort your way through the options and how to know what’s best for you…
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Should Your Gym be Offering ClassPass?
ClassPass launched several years ago and quickly swept through major cities, offering people the chance to sign up for unlimited classes across multiple studios. There…
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Four Ways Personal Trainers Can Utilize Facebook to Build Business
Facebook is by far the world’s largest social network with over 1 Billion users. It has morphed from its humble beginnings in a college dorm…
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Summer Slump? 4 Ways To Boost Your Income
The warm summer months are a great time to take a vacation. Unfortunately, this means your clients are gone for days or weeks at a…
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Bring New Energy to Your Cycle Class Using Instrumentals
The cycle-class cycle happens in gyms everywhere. It goes something like this. New students come in and get excited. They run out and buy the…
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How to Use Instagram to Build Your Fitness Business
Instagram, if used properly, can be a great tool in your social media arsenal to grow your fitness business. For those of you who are out…
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