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Major Factors to Consider in a Holistic Lifestyle
The word holistic denotes interconnectivity. Holistic lifestyle means understanding the importance of various factors in health, and how they are interconnected. It means that for a healthy lifestyle, one needs
How Much Avocado Can You Eat A Day?
Confusion and misinformation abound regarding avocados. They contain extremely high levels of fat content, are they really good for you? Do they really contribute to weight loss and energy like
Static Stretches – Why They’re Better At The End Of Your Workout
Flexibility is an important component of physical fitness that is often overlooked or completely ignored. Trainees include other components of fitness like strength training and cardiovascular endurance but fail to
The Science Behind The Alkaline Diet
To understand the alkaline diet, you must first understand pH, short for potential of Hydrogen. PH is a measurement of how acidic or alkaline a solution is, pH value ranges
How Men’s And Women’s Nutrition Needs Differ
It is important to know your body and what it needs from a nutritional standpoint to maintain energy, especially during periods of exercise. As a Certified Nutrition Coach, personal trainer,
Sports Drink Concentrations
Sports drinks are formulated specifically for athletes (weekend or otherwise) to help rehydrate during or after exercise. Sports drinks contain water, are usually rich in carbohydrates (sugar) for quick energy,
Effects Of Dehydration On Strength Training
Effects Of Dehydration On Strength Training [UPDATED] What is Dehydration? Dehydration occurs when you lose more fluid than you take in. While this may seem minor, too little water can
The Stress and Sleep Connection
All coaches must understand stress management and how it’s connected to personal success, sports performance, fulfilling relationships and optimal sleep health. To begin with, it is essential to differentiate between
Whole Eggs Versus Egg Whites
During the 1970s, when fitness enthusiasts trained for marathons and America was obsessed with aerobics, egg yolks were given a bad reputation. During this “low-cholesterol” period, the “experts” strongly recommended
How To Integrate Health Coaching With Personal Training
How To Integrate Health Coaching With Personal Training Millions of people are unhealthy, obese, diabetic, hypertensive, lethargic and unmotivated. They didn’t plan to be this way or want to be
5 Marketing Mistakes You Can’t Afford To Make
No matter how long you have been in business or how successful your training or coaching business is, if you stop marketing, you will very quickly see the effects of
Preparing for a Professional Fitness Photo Shoot
As a professional personal trainer or health and wellness coach, your headshot is often the very first thing that most potential customers are going to see when they come across
