The Complete Health and Fitness Professional

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Health and fitness pros are among the most passionate change-makers. The only problem? They often struggle with turning their passion into a legitimate career. In this show we talk about what it means to become more than a personal trainer, strength coach, or nutritionist. We share strategies for becoming an elite, complete professional.

[Article] Winning at social media: Get more clients, and build a successful business, with these 6 proven social strategies.

April 12, 2019

From lack of know-how to fear of failure, there are plenty of reasons coaches struggle to develop an engaged social media following. But it may not be...

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[Article] ‘What’s happening to my body!?’ 6 lifestyle strategies to feel your best during menopause.

January 7, 2019

Hot flashes, mood swings, weight gain, brain fog: Menopause can make you wonder if your body is totally cuckoo. But what many women don’t realize is t...

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[Article] Before and after photos: Inspirational and effective OR demoralizing and unethical?

December 3, 2018

Before and after photos are a staple in health and fitness. They’ve been used to market new programs, document physical changes, and celebrate progres...

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[Article] “I’m a coach, not a therapist!” 9 ways to help people change while staying within your scope.

October 5, 2018

As a health and fitness coach it’s easy to feel frustrated when clients share deep concerns that go beyond eating and exercise. It’s easy to think: “I...

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[Article] Nutrition for seniors: 7 lifestyle strategies to stay strong, healthy, and independent longer.

September 20, 2018

Forgetting things, feeling incapable, grappling with loneliness, and maybe not enjoying daily life? Aging is inevitable, but these symptoms don’t have...

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[Article] Don’t act like a man: 5 ways to challenge male stereotypes and coach men through change.

September 11, 2018

A lot of men struggle with food, eating, and body image… but don’t talk about it. Are cultural or individual beliefs about “being a man” to blame? In ...

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[Article] Avoiding coach burnout: 8 strategies for building resilience and becoming burnout proof.

August 20, 2018

You know those coaches who seem balanced, resilient, content, successful? They’re not superhuman. They just have strategies to help them surf the ups ...

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[Article] 3 simple, fast, free strategies for getting coaching clients without an advertising budget or big network.

July 11, 2018

If you’re new to health, fitness, or nutrition coaching you’ve probably worried — at least a little — about how you’re going to get clients. Especiall...

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[Article] Dairy: Is it good or bad for you? Exploring the pros and cons of this controversial food group.

June 12, 2018

We’re often asked whether dairy is good or bad. Short answer: It depends. In this article we’ll help you make sense of the research — and the wildly d...

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[Article] How to sell sustainable coaching

May 29, 2018

In a world of ‘overnight abs’ and ‘drop 20 pounds this week’ promises, is it even possible to sell sustainable results — and the long-term coaching re...

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