July is always a crazy month for fitness pros. Holiday cookouts, vacations and super-hot weather all lead to erratic attendance for even the most die-hard fitness enthusiasts. As instructors and trainers, this time of year can definitely take its toll. With lower numbers, cancellations nearly every day, absence of your favorite front-row diva that always…
The fusion of technology and the fitness industry continues at warp speed. This brings both excitement and concern, with users around the world waiting for the release of the new iPhone 6, new iOS 8 and the closely guarded Apple iWatch. Rumors suggest the devices will be both fashionable and practical. Wall Street has also…
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…
Whether you’re looking for a quick bite to eat in the morning or want to try some unique breakfasts, these recipes are sure to please your palate and fuel your day. 1. Yam and Yogurt Parfait “One breakfast I love is a play on a traditional yogurt parfait that is lower in sugar, higher in…
The statistics are startling to most of us, but, unfortunately, probably not all that surprising to people working in public health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Black people are 1.4 times as likely to contract COVID-19 than their white counterparts, 3.7 times as likely to be hospitalized and 2.8 times…