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Fitness Tips for Life: How to Make Health and Fitness a Lifestyle

WEBright track. 5. Try new things. Step out of your comfort zone. Try a new fitness class with a friend and explore different foods. Grocery shopping based on what's in season is an …

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Unlocking Wellness: Navigating the Three Pillars of the Health

WEBOne benefit of the Health Triangle is the recognition that separation between the aspects of wellness is a misleading myth. In fact, your physical, mental, and social well-being are …

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What is a Health Coach and Why Are They Important

WEBA health coach’s primary role is to support others to make a sustainable, self-directed change. That overall mission can show up in many jobs. Health coaches can work with …

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What is a Health and Wellness Coach and Why Are They …

WEBAccording to Salary.com, the median income for a Health and Wellness Coach is $61,000 with the typical salary range falling between $53,000 and $68,000.. Those new to the …

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The Science of Energy Balance: How it Factors Into Metabolism

WEBFundamentally there are three main ways that a person can safely and effectively change one’s energy balance: 1. Change food intake. Either increasing or decreasing food …

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Hydration: The Importance of Staying Hydrated

WEBAddressing hydration as a process makes sense because regular intake of fluids and excretion of urine, in and of themselves, confer benefits beyond maintaining water levels …

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Exploring the Science of Muscle Recovery

WEBOther common types of stress are environmental (e.g., cold, humidity), psychological (e.g., finances), emotional (e.g., fear, anxiety) and social (e.g., interpersonal conflicts). …

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A Guide to Micronutrients: Recommendations & Sources [NASM]

WEB2 cups a day of fruit. 3 ½ ounces of whole grains (whole wheat bread, brown rice, oatmeal, quinoa) 3 ½ ounces of other refined enriched grains (white rice, refined grain cereals, …

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What to Look for in an Employee Wellness Program

WEBEmployee wellness programs are employer-provided initiatives aimed at supporting workforce health and well-being. These programs might take the form of weekly …

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Offering Nutrition Advice: The Dos and Don’ts

WEBThe role of the nutrition coach and sports nutrition coach in the field of health and fitness is going to expand over the next several decades as the role of nutrition in our society …

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The Physical and Happiness-Boosting Benefits of Working Out

WEBImproving Emotional and Psychological Well-Being. One of the happiness-boosting benefits of exercise is the reduction of anxiety. Following an exercise session, an individual can …

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Everything You Need to Know About the PAR-Q

WEBIt can be intimidating to ask a client questions about his or her personal health history. The PAR-Q is a great way to break the ice and get an important health assessment in place. …

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Everything You Need to Know About Muscle Memory

WEBThere are two factors to consider when utilizing muscle memory: 1. Perform an adequate volume of training to induce muscle hypertrophy. To elicit the adaptation of muscle …

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A Perfect FITTE: 5 Ways to Customize Cardio Programming

WEBHere are how the three methods relate to one another: Zone 1 (65%–75% of HRmax) equals an RPE of “moderate” to “somewhat hard.”. The client may need to take a few …

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19 Signs of Overtraining: How to Avoid Excess Fatigue and OTS

WEBPhysical, mental, and emotional changes due to overtraining: (8) Persistent feelings of fatigue, exhaustion, or low energy throughout the day. (9) A decline in motivation and/or …

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Behavior Change Theory: Help Clients Stick With Their Program

WEBKnowing the barriers to physical activity, healthy eating and other healthy behaviors is crucial to helping clients change their behavior for the long haul. There are four primary …

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Ergogenic Foods for Performance and Health

WEBWatermelon Juice. Consuming watermelon before exercise helps cut recovery time and boost performance. Watermelon is a rich source of citrulline, an amino acid that can be …

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The Endomorph Diet Essentials: Food Lists, Sample Menus

WEBSample 7-Day Endomorph Diet Plan. Here’s an example of what a 7-day meal plan might look like using some of those foods: Day 1: Breakfast: Scrambled eggs with spinach and …

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Stand Up to Childhood Obesity: How Fitness Pros Can Impact The …

WEBThe Potential Impact on Future Generations. The impact of helping to prevent or mitigate childhood obesity reaches into and beyond adolescence. Long-term social …

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