Archive for January 2013
The No-Red-Tape Approach to Corporate Wellness
Corporate wellness is the “elephant in the room” in our industry. You can ignore it. You can dance around it and say it’s not your thing.
Read MorePrevent Overtraining
While the majority of exercisers are healthy individuals with a positive view of themselves, a few people use fitness as a means of perpetuating compulsive, obsessive exercise patterns. In fact, according to the American Council on Exercise, about 1%–3% of the population experience some degree of exercise addiction (Matthews 2009). Overtraining–or overexercising–is common at nearly all health clubs.
Read MoreTime Trial Game: SandBell® Hoops
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Read More5 Tips for a Successful Online Business
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Read MorePrevention Is the Best Policy for Kids’ Obesity
Avery Faigenbaum, EdD, is a professor in the department of health and exercise science at The College of New Jersey. With a specialty in pediatric exercise science, he has authored or co-authored more than 150 peer-reviewed publications, 30 book chapters and eight books, including ACE’s Youth Strength Training (Human Kinetics 2009) and Youth Fitness (ACE…
Read MoreSaving a Sinking Ship, Part 3: Achieving Excellence in Customer Service
With the recent fluctuation in the economy, businesses have become acutely aware of the need to provide a high level of customer service. Businesses that can create a competitive advantage through the service they provide will find themselves one step closer to success. Those that ignore the value of service will find themselves falling toward failure. In this article, I will share sound principles for creating a culture of excellence in customer service.
Read MoreSmall Changes, Big Results with Ellie Krieger, MS, RD
Ellie Krieger, registered dietitian, former model and current host of “Healthy Appetite” on the Cooking Channel, swears by the idea that healthy food can taste great–it’s all in what you choose and how you cook it.
Read MoreLaRue Cook, MHA, JD
As a sports performance and injury prevention trainer and a licensed attorney with a concentration in health care, LaRue Cook strives to get his messages about health and wellness into the world through enthusiasm and by example.
Read MoreMichael Saiz
Personal trainer Michael Saiz likes to think out of the box and keep his clients on their toes. He was inspired by his high-school football coach to integrate drive and determination into his training regimen, and he passes on that wisdom to his clients.
Read MoreKarin Singleton
Karin Singleton’s passion and enthusiasm for fitness remain undeterred despite not starting her personal training career until age 40. Before coming to the fitness industry Karin worked in the corporate world, which she believes gives her a better idea of where her clients are coming from.
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