Most Fitness Professionals aren’t qualified to write up Meal Plans – it is outside their “scope of practice”. However, some have the formal education, and others use software to circumvent the issue. What should you know about the information you receive regarding your Nutrition?
Author: CXP Fitness
My Advice to an Aspiring Fitness Professional
Had someone I know reach out recently and ask about getting into the Fitness Industry; as soon as I clicked “Send”, I knew I’d written a reply that had to be shared/put out there so that other aspiring “Fit Pros” might benefit also!
The Biopsychosocial Approach – What Personal Trainers Could Learn from Doctors & Physical Therapists
I’ve been meaning to write this for months, and just the other day I saw a friend’s Instagram post that showed a picture of a donut, and it said: ‘Treat the Donut, Not the Hole!’ Seemed like the perfect trigger to get to it and write about the Biopsychosocial Approach…
Why Food Tracking is Like Shark Tank & Dragon’s Den
You should think of your Health as you would a Business Opportunity: it’s an Investment of both Time & Money! The only way to ensure a favourable outcome is to KNOW your numbers! That’s where Food Tracking comes into play…
OrangeTheory Fitness – Evaluating Elite
One direction that my Personal Training career nearly took was headed towards one of the fastest growing Fitness franchises in America… Learn a little something extra about Orangetheory Fitness (and me) in today’s installment!
What is a Master Trainer? Separating Fact from Fiction
Time to get under the hood of one of the most misunderstood titles in the Fitness Industry – the Master Trainer! Let’s separate fact from fiction…
Mood & Music – Keep Calm, and Carry On!
Perhaps somewhat esoteric in its nature, I’m hoping that I’m opening up the topic of Music and how it can impact your mood and either help you relax or focus in a way that is not overwhelming. Have a quick read and see if you’re picking up what I’m putting down…
Celebrity Backed, NSF-Certified… Ladder!
First post back after a brief “sabbatical”. We’re looking at how Great Marketing AND a Great Product can possibly be conceived when you have the clout of global celebrity status behind your name. We’re looking at the rungs of the new Supplement Line: Ladder
Great Marketing… Or a Great Product? You Choose!
Today we reassess our true values. What matters to us most when making the decision to buy a Sports Supplement. The answer may seem obvious… but the reality seldom is!
Nutrient Programming – An Athlete’s Approach (Part 2)
Part Two of our Athlete’s Approach to Nutrition neatly stacks up the second component to this “Nutrition Strategy” and revolves around how we structure our meals throughout the day. While it is very simple, for many of us, it may not be *easy*.