Blood pressure is measured using a sphygmomanometer. Learning the technique of taking blood pressure using a sphygmomanometer should be standard practice for all health and wellness coaches. Being able to explain why other devices are not as useful to your client is a recommended skill to have going forward, as your client may be using […]
How Wellness Coaching is Similar to Fitness Coaching
The clients that we serve deserve our very best. Therefore this course is designed to bring forward the changes in the wellness coaching industry that are required for us to be able to move forward and gain credibility that we seek while observing the most recent methods used in coaching. The wellness coaching industry continues […]
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 separating the egg whites from the egg yolks and throwing those yolks away. Egg yolks were blamed for high cholesterol More recent studies and a […]
Protein for Peak Performance
Building Blocks Protein plays numerous roles in the athlete’s body but unlike carbohydrates and fat, protein is not a primary energy source. Protein’s job is to build and maintain muscle mass and to help regulate metabolism. These functions are by no means less important than energy production, but since the body does not store protein […]
Building Strength: Genetics, Geography & Opportunity
Dan John & John Welbourn speak on this often, and as a Coach with multiple Underground Strength Gym locations plus coaching D1 Athletes from different areas, I have experienced this first hand. Genetics – This is what your parents and God gives you. I will take this a step further, if your genetics were good […]