Aftеr you exercise, thе mоѕt imроrtаnt thing iѕ to сооl down tо аvоid аnу injuriеѕ. Cooling dоwn mеаnѕ thаt уоu grаduаllу ѕlоw dоwn уоur level of intеnѕitу. The rеаѕоn wе wаrm up iѕ to gеt thе mind аnd body ready for whаt iѕ gоing to hарреn bеfоrе wе еxеrсiѕе, thеrеfоrе avoiding injury аgаin. Cооling dоwn […]
Avoiding Trainer Burnout
Anyone can become exhausted. What is so poignant about burnout is that it mainly strikes people who are highly committed to their work: you can only “burn out” if you have been “alight” in the first place. When you are burnt out, your productivity can drop dramatically, and this not only impacts your career, but […]
Keeping Your Clients Happy (And Coming Back for More!)
Keeping Your Clients Happy (And Coming Back for More!) Hello! What is the key to success as a trainer or coach? The answer is simple…Keep your clients happy! That’s it? One tip? Yes, one tip. There are many ways to keep your clients happy, but here are some of the top ways to keep your […]
5 Signs You Will Make a Successful Personal Trainer
5 Signs You Will Make a Successful Personal Trainer You Have an Interest in how the Human Body Works Having a passion for learning about anatomy, physiology and biomechanics are helpful for becoming a fitness professional. Many of the most successful trainers have a natural curiosity about the workings of the body and how exercise […]
Nutrition Game Plan: Endurance Athletes
Endurance athletes like distance runners, cyclists, rowers and swimmers have specific nutrition needs to accommodate their energy demands. While all of the six classes of essential nutrients are important, carbohydrate and fluid needs are particularly high. Nutritional Needs of the Endurance Athlete In addition to specific calorie needs (see Section 2), approximate daily nutrient needs […]