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Comparing NASM's Three Nutrition Programs: CNC, CWC, & CSNC

Jacqueline Kaminski
Jacqueline Kaminski |
Have you always wanted to gain more knowledge and coaching-specific skills when it comes to nutrition? Well, luckily for you, NASM offers three courses to help you get a very thorough education and certify you to use your newly gained knowledge to coach ...
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How the Global Wellness Institute is Bringing Food, Fitness, and Wellness Together

Brad Dieter
Brad Dieter |
  Heart disease and diabetes are among the leading causes of death and decreased quality of life, and they account for most healthcare-related costs around the world. As such, it is reasonable to say that such diseases are arguably the largest health ...
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Wellness Coach vs Health Coach: What is the Difference?

Darlene Marshall
Darlene Marshall |
Since its founding in the 1980s, the field of coaching has continued to evolve. As part of that evolution, many types of specialized coaching have emerged. These niches in coaching use similar foundations of coaching skillsets, knowledge of human ...
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Happy vs. Well: Considering Emotions in Our Wellness Journeys

Dana Bender
Dana Bender |
There are a wide variety of emotions that we can feel moment to moment based on what is happening around us. For example, happy, sad, excited, and angry are all emotional states that we can feel in any given passing moment or even all at the same time ...
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Wellness Coach vs. Life Coach: What's the Difference?

Darlene Marshall
Darlene Marshall |
The International Coaching Federation (ICF) estimates that in 2023 there will be 93,000 certified health and fitness coaches worldwide. Chances are you've encountered coaches with many niches including wellness, career, relationship, and executive ...
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What is a Health Coach and Why Are They Important?

Darlene Marshall
Darlene Marshall |
While most people know their lifestyle behaviors impact physical and mental health, many individuals and groups struggle to meet basic recommendations for movement, healthful nutrition, proper rest and sleep, and stress management.
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The Consequences of Sleep Deprivation

Nicole Golden
Nicole Golden |
We live in a culture that glorifies overworking and under-recovering. This is true in all disciplines; whether you work in an office or hospital, or are an athlete. We are often taught from a young age with very full schedules, that sleep comes second to ...
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An Ode to Getting Outside: How Time in Nature Improves Our Wellbeing

Darlene Marshall
Darlene Marshall |
Saturday, April 22nd is Earth Day and along with considering each of our impacts on the planet, you might think about how your relationship to our world impacts wellness and wellbeing. There’s growing evidence that time spent outside isn’t only good for ...
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What Does a Corporate Wellness Specialist Do?

Kinsey Mahaffey
Kinsey Mahaffey |
Over half of the working population works in a corporate setting (Barrows 2021). Corporate jobs are notorious for being sedentary in nature, high-stress, with long hours, and easy access to low-nutrition foods (hello, breakroom donuts). To help their ...
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Top 5 Foods to Limit Anxiety & Boost Wellness

Jacqueline Kaminski
Jacqueline Kaminski |
When it comes to stress, anxiety, or depression, medication seems to be at the forefront as a treatment. But what if you're wanting to take a more holistic approach? It has been well established that physical activity plays a significant role in reducing ...
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