Body Image Articles

The latest research on how body image is felt by children, men and ethnic groups. By Lisa Druxman, MA The BodyImage Image he Body We Seeand Feel and Feel e See When was the last time you heard a toddler say she couldn't come out to play because she was having a bad hair day? How many young kids do you know who'll refuse an icecream cone because they want to squeeze into their "skinny jeans"? The ...

Is the Trainer They See the Trainer They Get? Do your D Does your age or gender determine the kinds of clients you attract? Is the way you dress working against you? Could your personal shape, weight or style be a professional liability? If you're not attracting the clientele you want to train or the numbers you need to suc- ceed in business, it may have nothing to do with your skill level and...

tricks of the trade Your questions answered by industry peers How can trainers help clients get past body image hang-ups and instead concentrate on overall health and fitness? Body image is certainly an issue with some clients, and personal fitness trainers can positively impact these individuals if they use some sensitivity. For example, I would not suggest invalidating any client goal. If a...

problem solver Dealing With Fellow Instructors' Eating or Exercise Disorders Q: A: I suspect that one of my colleagues has an eating disorder and another suffers from exercise addiction. While I'm inclined to mind my own business, participants are starting to talk. Some of them are worried and asking me whether these instructors have a problem. Others comment on how great these instructors look...