Strategies for Microassessing Your Clients Exercise instruction, when done properly, requires that trainers microassess movements, as an ongoing best practice. From the onset, trainers have to know all of the anatomy and functional methods to train clients. Once exercises have been selected as part of the program design, trainers instruct clients on the proper sequence […]
Running a Successful Functional Training Business
Success comes in many forms. As a Certified Functional Training Specialist, success means greater business and income for the trainer and results for the client, with a sense of satisfaction and accomplishment for both! Functional Business: Business Excess Versus Distress The difference between trainers who are successful and those who are not is the difference […]
Phasing Out Plastics in Your Kitchen
Phasing Out Plastics in Your Kitchen While going green in the kitchen can save money on energy costs, eco-friendly products have a reputation for being expensive and either less available or a little on the “gimmicky” side. Our clients have all shopped for earth-friendly, biodegradable cleaners and quite honestly, they can be subject to impulse […]
Winter Running Tips
Winter Running Tips When it comes to winter running, many runners need a little help. So, here are my top winter running tips. These are extremely useful for runners whose first winter is approaching, but even old-timers can use a refresher every fall. 1) Stay Hydrated This is more important than you think. You should […]
How to Consume Fats Responsibly
How to Consume Fats Responsibly As health professionals, we tend to witness a lot of misunderstandings when we start talking about fat as a macronutrient. It has been like carbohydrates in that they have been scorned for decades as the culprit behind pandemic obesity. But once fat is more clearly understood, it becomes easier to sort […]