Questions & Answers by Marie Powers

Can a Fitness Professional's reputation be tainted by their personal image?

Clients Personal Trainer Group Fitness Classes

13 Answers | Asked by Serena Pharr 694 days ago

Answered by Marie Powers 692 days ago

Both very excellent answers to this very sticky dilemma. I can understand a client looking at their instructor and layi... read more

How many trainers have read and adapted the"China Study" nutritional program for their clients?

Nutrition Personal Trainer Food Book

6 Answers | Asked by Jack Broderick Jr. 711 days ago

Answered by Marie Powers 709 days ago

Even though I have been in circles where the China Study was heavily discussed, I have purposely not read it. Here's th... read more

How do you motivate clients through plateaus?

Motivation Clients Personal Training

14 Answers | Asked by Sara Foster 709 days ago

Answered by Marie Powers 709 days ago

Review with them how far they've come and what goals they have accomplished. Find new motivators. Shake up the routine... read more

How do you train clients with over-active upper traps (who initiate movements w a shoulder shrug)?

Trapezius Clients Personal Training

16 Answers | Asked by Sara Foster 709 days ago

Answered by Marie Powers 709 days ago

I agree that it is a matter of poor posture. Sometimes when we tell a client to move or stand a certain way, they just ... read more

What do you tell a client that insists that they can not lose weight?

Weight Loss Clients

19 Answers | Asked by Georgia Walls 710 days ago

Answered by Marie Powers 709 days ago

I have been there, but I know that it is not only possible to lose weight, but there is denial and untruthfulness to you... read more

Has anyone read 4-Hour body? What do you think of Tim Ferriss' analysis?

Weight Loss Book Diet Nutrition Program

3 Answers | Asked by Lauren Smith 710 days ago

Answered by Marie Powers 709 days ago

I have read Tim's book and enjoyed. As with any book, there are things I agree with and others I don't, but he had a lo... read more

Why are you a good trainer? What makes fitness your passion?

Personal Trainer

13 Answers | Asked by Kimberly Hawkinson-Hellyar 710 days ago

Answered by Marie Powers 709 days ago

I began dieting as a young girl and dieted myself right into morbid obesity. At 51 years of age, I found myself 2 pound... read more

Do you take your own fitness advice or are you your own worst personal trainer?

Personal Trainer Personal Training

24 Answers | Asked by jill lawson 710 days ago

Answered by Marie Powers 709 days ago

I would never put my clients through a workout I have not personally done nor answer nutritional questions with answers ... read more

How many Fitness Trainers believe that they can rehab an injured client as well as a physical therapist? Why or Why not?

Physical Therapy Personal Trainer Clients Rehabilitation Injuries

16 Answers | Asked by Louie Arias 710 days ago

Answered by Marie Powers 709 days ago

Wow, I love the diversity to the answers. I do believe a person should be diagnosed by a physician or physical therapis... read more

Why are roll ups and roll downs in Pilates, not a good "core" exercise?

Core Exercises Pilates

13 Answers | Asked by Liz Toppan 710 days ago

Answered by Marie Powers 709 days ago

Hmmm, I agree with Lara in that I've never heard this question before. It absolutely works the core muscles. I prefer ... read more