A Not-So-Traditional Path to a Career as a Certified Wellness Professional
As a society, we are facing ballooning rates of obesity, Type 2 diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure, conditions that drive up health costs, decrease productivity and erode quality of life. Exercise can have a positive impact on all of these conditions, yet many people don’t have access to informed, competent professionals who can […]
GSSI Presented Webinar Q&A | Follow Your Gut
Miss the webinar? Access it below View recording Q: Angiogenesis function? This is new to me. Are there are references you can point me/us to? Franks I. Gut microbes might promote intestinal angiogenesis. Nat Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2013;10(3). doi: https://doi.org/10.1038/nrgastro.2012.227. Hassan M, Moghadamrad S, Sorribas M et al. Paneth cells promote angiogenesis and regulate portal […]
Social Determinants of Health
Your client’s health and well-being, and your ability to understand and meet their needs, are affected by the context you each live in — your social determinants of health.
Top 3 Evidence-Based Practices for Exercise Programming in Autism
Effective exercise programming across a diverse client base includes evidence-based practices (EBPs). Three procedures shown here produce positive outcomes for exercise engagement, particularly for clients with autism. These EBPs involve universal design, which increases inclusivity and utility in different settings for this population.
Cueing for Confidence: How to Keep New and/or Struggling Students on Pace for a Successful Class
Making sure that a new student is comfortable and feels included and welcomed throughout the class is key to reducing any intimidation they may have felt when they walked in the room, and enhancing their overall experience in your class. New students should be monitored particularly closely during their first few classes. Look for signs that […]
February is Heart Health Month: How Are You Monitoring Your or Your Clients’ Hearts?
Cardiovascular health is, if you’ll excuse the pun, at the heart of physical fitness. Appropriate, then, during American Heart Month to have a look at the ways we can monitor our hearts as well as those of our clients. For clients, getting ahold of an at-home blood pressure monitor can be a good start, as […]
It Works to Network for Fitness Professionals
We hear the phrase “It’s not what you know, but who you know.” This couldn’t be any truer when we’re talking about networking. I’m Dane Robinson, certified fitness professional, TV fitness coach and ACSM Health & Fitness Summit presenter. If you want to take your career further and faster, it’s all about networking. And here […]
How to Reduce Intimidation for New Clients in Group Exercise Classes or Group Training Sessions
For new students walking into a group exercise class or group training session, intimidation can be brought on for a number of reasons. Feeling uncomfortable in the exercise setting, for any reason, can reduce the student’s enjoyment of the exercise, decrease the benefits of the exercise and can cause the student to become upset and […]
Physical Activity Reduces Risk of Osteoarthritis for Those with Obesity
Regular physical activity can help protect against osteoarthritis by increasing muscle strength and cardiovascular health; improving body composition and joint support; preserving muscle mass; and reducing inflammation, joint stiffness and pain.
Staying Ready: A Real-World AED Response
You never know when you’ll need to use your emergency training. That’s what ACSM member and Noblesville, Indiana, Orangetheory Fitness Head Coach Tony Maloney was reminded of in late October when a patron visiting from out of state collapsed suddenly in a mid-morning strength class. Maloney had just finished the five-minute warm-up and started the […]