Long term behavior change is the ultimate goal for a fitness professional and fitness enthusiast.The fitness industry is truly about so much more than just exercise. It’s about changing behaviors and habits. Most people can make immediate changes that lead to short-term successes, like losing five pounds or running a 5K. These are great, but …
Understanding Motivation and Motivation TheoryMotivation is defined, in part, as “having a strong reason to act or accomplish something.” In the world of fitness, this motivation may lie in improved health. They want to feel better physically or emotionally. Another common motivator is the desire to improve their physical appearance. They don’t feel good about …
Some medical conditions are highly prevalent. Metabolic syndrome is a conditionthat falls into this category.One in three adult has metabolic syndrome.That makes it important to know what this condition is. You also need to know how exercise can help. We’ll get into all of that here.What Is Metabolic Syndrome?Metabolic syndrome is a group of risk …
Plyometric training and exercises are just plain fun. Who doesn’t want to jump and leap? It almost feels like being a kid again, and if you can make workouts fun, why not? There is much more to plyometric jumps than the joy of leaping, of course. Plyometrics are crucial exercises for developing and improving power. …
Many women gravitate to the cardio machines due to a fear of getting bulky if they incorporate too much weight into their workout. However, strength training is often the solution to the aesthetic look so many women chase. It is important to understand the benefits of muscle and how female clients build lean muscle as …
You have worked your way to a healthy weight, now you want to keep it off. Long-term weight loss—which is weight loss that is sustained for two years or more—is possible, but it does take some work. Especially if you want to defy the odds. Studies have found that most people who have lost weight …
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