Turmeric continues to make some impressive health headlines. Best known as the spice behind curry, research is showing how it can potentially play a role in weight loss, along with preventing Alzheimer’s disease, cancer and other conditions.

Age is more than a number- it’s an opportunity to serve a growing population. Every day we are bombarded with statistics on seniors and baby boomers, and the customer potential they can bring. But what do trainers (or club owners) need to consider before ...

Summer is a great time of the year filled with sunshine, green grass, and of course barbecues! A summer barbecue is one of life’s simple pleasures. Now is the time to get outside, fire up your grill and enjoy some delicious, healthy foods with your ...

My years of corporate education in the fitness industry have proven over and over again, to me, that people are afraid of the word "SALES." Many people wanting to become trainers have called foul on this ominous word and have cried: 1) "I did not get ...

When I first entered the realm of personal training I had no idea how to "pick up" clients, and yet that was the focus and intent of my job. There was so little guidance that I apprehensively approached my fitness director and asked him to help me. His ...

Do you know which NFL team has better odds of winning Monday night? Chances are it could be determined by circadian rhythm.

Training a bunch of mud runners or workout warriors? We’ve got a plan that works. Traditional gym work won’t fully prepare your clients for the challenges of the hot new obstacle-course races. These events demand full-body fitness that is less about how ...

These rad jams keep me motivated through OPT-inspired workouts. They get me moving though a warm-up, build me up as I progress, and keep me going strong until it’s time to cool down. I try to choose tunes that help me transcend any challenge and keep a ...

Whether it’s staff or members, how do you close the gap between what is actually happening and the optimal situation? Do you ever wonder why some task, procedure or something that seems so basic is not happening at your club? What is the optimal result ...

Shoulder pain and shoulder injuries are among the most common conditions within the general population and among athletes. Approximately 75 to 80% of these are caused by conditions related to the rotator cuff (1). The rotator cuff consists of four ...