Personal Training – The Business, The Reality, How to Prosper
TweetSo as I have been on a Whole 30 round and because I am in the gym training most days, I get a lot of people talking to me about weight loss and lifting and health and all kinds of health related things. First, I don’t care who you are, what your goals are, how…
TweetSo as I am well into week 2 on Whole 30, I have some thoughts for anyone thinking of getting started. DONT BE LAZY — Read the books!! Yes, if you are on a very tight budget, you can make do with the web sites but seriously READ THE BOOKS if you can. They are…
TweetSo I finished week one of my second whole 30 and for you who like code, I am currently on R2D8. Here are my words of wisdom or things I have learned so far while doing Whole 30. Really consider READING THE BOOKS! I read both “It Starts with Food” and the Whole 30 Book…
TweetSo by special populations I mean seniors, youths, anyone with an injury or a chronic condition, women who are pregnant or post-partum, etc So you see – there are LOTS of special populations. Sometimes it is something chronic like back pain or diabetes or heart disease. Sometimes it is something temporary like pregnancy or you…
TweetSo I see a lot of people who are fit and who claim to be personal trainers. Some have certifications, some don’t which is a bit annoying as they are lumping themselves into an occupation where they don’t have the basic education but until states add licensing, this won’t change. As consumers though, you need…
TweetSo, I do kinda wish there was some sort of state licensing on personal trainers because it would add something to the certification. There are so many certifications that don’t require much so it is important if you are a BUYER of personal trainer to understand before you buy. There are only a handful of…
TweetSo there are a few trainers I see who love to tell people that chocolate milk is a “proven recovery drink” and here is a bit of reality on that. The study they are referring to featured ONLY THREE PRODUCTS — Chocolate milk, Gatorade and Endurox. It was tested on ELITE CYCLISTS for IMMEDIATE recovery…
TweetOk so we all see those stories about people who are 80 running marathons but the reality is that as we age, we need some form of exercise but for most people, it isn’t going to be hardcore weight lifting or marathons and both of those can put a strain on your heart at any…
TweetSo many people have issues with breakfast. I have always like a good hearty breakfast because I spent so many years in the military where I had already worked out so I was ready for a good meal to hold me over to breakfast. Some people though like something small or nothing or something too…
TweetSo I talk to a lot of people about eating healthy and I know it can be a struggle. Here is a little secret that can make it easier: SHOP BETTER!! If you don’t have a plan and the ingredients to make a healthy dinner, you have already set yourself up for failure. Ok, so…
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