Every year, fitness professionals see the same pattern: the holiday season arrives, routines shift, and clients quietly tuck their health and fitness goals away until January. Many people gain weight between Thanksgiving and New Year’s, and although this seasonal bump is usually just a pound or two, research shows that… Read More
If you’re considering Pilates to improve your strength, flexibility, and overall wellness, you deserve to be part of a studio that honors the true principles of Pilates. As someone who has been in the fitness and Pilates world for over 30 years, I can confidently tell you that not all… Read More
You might recall the Hay Diet, a nutrition trend from the 1920s that claimed certain foods had to be eaten together—or avoided together—to prevent digestive distress or diseases. Despite its popularity, there is no scientific research to validate the effectiveness of William Howard Hay’s dietary principles. However, the concept of… Read More
As fitness professionals, it’s crucial to recognize our limits and responsibilities in providing nutritional advice. Acquiring nutrition coaching certification enhances expertise and ensures safe, effective guidance. Legal considerations and ethical practices must govern our actions, especially since guidelines can vary by state and certifying body. Personal trainers can educate on basic nutrition, offer general meal planning guidance, support behavior changes, and should collaborate with registered dietitians for specialized dietary needs. This maintains client safety and compliance.
In January, many people begin adopting healthy behaviors and one of the most popular New Year’s Resolutions is eating better. Likely, this comes as a result of a desire to lose weight. Part of a weight loss program is going to be a healthy diet. But do you really have… Read More
“You are what you eat” has always applied to staying healthy, but does that also apply to exercise performance? Fueling your body for your workouts is important to ensure that you are able to perform at your very best. It also helps with recovery from the toll the body takes… Read More
As we prepare to say goodbye to summer and hello to pumpkin spice flavored fall, now is a great time to practice healthy habits and try out delicious, comforting foods. If you are a pumpkin spice fan, like me, it’s easy to skip the sugar laden drinks and baked goods… Read More
We’re heading into a busy time of year with school starting, new schedules and football season! You may be feeling some pressure with all of the change. And maybe you think you should just toughen up and push through it. Guess what?! You can’t do it! That’s because stress isn’t… Read More
As we enter the New Year, many new people will be going to the gym. That’s great! If you are a newbie, I’m excited for you to start your journey! Be careful and make sure to check out my tips on starting out in this blog post. All of us… Read More
Did you know that there are guidelines for how much physical activity you should do? According to the CDC, for the year of 2016, 51.7% of adults met the Physical Activity Guidelines for aerobic physical activity. Of those half, only 21.7% met the guidelines for muscle strengthening. These are the… Read More