Some health and fitness professionals have the natural ability to connect with others immediately—if this describes you, consider yourself one of the lucky ones. Fortunately, for those of us who could use some help in this area, connecting with others is a skill that can be learned and perfected over time. If you want to…
Want to add a little definition to your arms so you can show them off the next time the sun is shining? If toned arms are what you’re after this summer, try this strength training workout. Strong, well-defined arms create a visual effect that lets others know that you make physical activity an important component…
Beginning your career in fitness can be both exciting and daunting, all at the same time. Information is constantly changing, products and technologies are always moving forward and, as a whole, the field is continuously evolving. Health and fitness professionals who evolve with it are most likely to succeed, while those who don’t are likely…
People across the globe are becoming interested in careers that allow them to share their passion for health and fitness with others. If you’re interested in pursuing a career in the fitness industry, this one’s for you! Over the past decade of teaching people how to become personal trainers, I’ve noticed a significant shift in…
If you’ve been toying with the idea of starting your own health and fitness blog, the experts agree that there’s no better time than right now to get started. But what do you need to know before embarking on this new online endeavor? Several of the country’s most well-established health and fitness bloggers share their…
Digital health and fitness is now center stage in every city, township and rural community around the world. When used properly, fitness technology offers the opportunity to make a real disruptive change to those we have the honor to serve—our clients and communities. I’ve been in the fitness industry for more than 25 years. It…
For some people the summer heat is a welcome respite from the drudgery of winter, while for others it can feel downright oppressive, making outdoor exercise unbearable at best and dangerous at worst. The good news is that you don’t need to let the summer heat keep you from enjoying your favorite exercise program or…
Endurance athletes are constantly looking to improve their fitness and efficiency so, come race day, they can go faster for longer periods of time. Low-intensity workouts—exercises that keep you at a relatively low heart rate for a prolonged period of time—are the key to building that endurance. Consider elite runners from Kenya, who dominate the…
Educational opportunities abound at IDEA World, including workouts, interactive workshops and lectures to help fitness professionals stay current on exercise research. The wide variety of workouts available allow attendees to try a variety of new equipment and programming options from some of the top fitness professionals and companies in the world. In addition, the trade…
As fitness professionals, we’re likely to encounter clients who have either suffered from or are suffering from low back pain. This is one of the most common musculoskeletal disorders that plagues the population and is said to be the second most common complaint doctors hear from patients. When it comes to low back pain, whether…