As we get ready to put 2015 in the review mirror, it is important to take a look ahead and try to identify growing fitness trends that we might be seeing in our studios and gyms over the coming year. The following list is by no means exhaustive, but is meant to provide you with…
I fear not the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks once, but I fear the man who has practiced one kick 10,000 times. —Bruce Lee Mastery is something that often falls by the wayside in favor of variety. Take our role as educators, teachers, and coaches for our fitness clients. Each day, we help them…
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…
It’s that time of year again when I dust off the flux capacitor, fire up the DeLorean and take a trip to the future to see what the fitness trends will be in 2017. Whenever I’m at a large fitness event, such as the International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) trade show or IDEA…
Most people know that physical activity enhances mood, circulation, digestion and appearance. There is inherent reward built into staying active. Unfortunately, this knowledge isn’t always enough to get people off the couch though. Positive reinforcement is one way to help facilitate behavior change. Children, for example, are given stickers on a chart for helping with…
As health and fitness professionals, the words we use in our communication strategies not only help convey our message of health, fitness and wellness to the public, they also show how current we are as fitness role models. Here are 10 key terms that have changed over the past few years: 1. Aerobics  Within…
Summertime is the perfect opportunity to get out on the open water for a fun fitness experience that will strengthen your body and challenge your balance—no instructor needed. Soak up some sun and try out this total-body workout, which combines the research-supported benefits of standup paddleboarding (SUP) with a few easy-to-follow bodyweight exercises. Paddle Squat…