Flexibility - the ability to move a joint through a full, pain-free range of motion - is an important component of health-related fitness. The American College of Sport Medicine recommends that adults
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Can A Fitness Tracker Really Help Your Clients Lose Weight?
It’s 2018, and wearable fitness trackers have become more common than watches. They do more, after all, than a simple watch. Many include everything from step counting and heart rate monitoring, to
Increasing Motivation for Exercise Adherence
Exercise program design is only one piece of the puzzle in our roles as fitness professionals. Most people who begin an exercise program quit within the first six months. Lack of time and lack of
Why I Will Never Quit My Personal Training Career
Follow my blog with Bloglovin Hey there, my name’s Matt and I have been a nationally certified personal trainer since 2004. I am extremely passionate about this field, and love to share that
Mind and Movement: How Fitness Can Improve Memory
As fitness professionals, we are well aware of the many benefits exercise provides beyond burning calories. A good exercise program can help your clients meet their goals and feel better all-around,
Can Yoga Be Good For My Heart?
Seasoned yogis and novice yoga enthusiasts will rave about how they “feel like a million bucks” after their favorite classes. For some the allure is the ability to stretch tired and sore muscles, for
Talkin’ Heart Health: Updated Blood Pressure Guidelines
As a certified fitness pro, you’re well aware that good heart health is vital to maintaining our overall health and wellness as we age. But did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of
Six Reasons to Choose NETA’s Yoga Teacher Training Program
"34 % of U.S. adults said they are thinking about trying yoga in the next 12 months" If you’ve been thinking about adding Yoga Teacher Training to your bucket list, this is a great time to do it.
Do Workout Incentives Work?
Do incentive-based fitness programs really help us meet our health and fitness goals? It’s psych 101: when we reward ourselves for good behavior, we are more likely to continue the good behavior.
Top 4 Reasons Why You NEED To Be at NETA Fit Fest in 2018
Happy 2018! As long as we’re making resolutions, here’s one for you: Get yourself to a NETA Fit Fest ™ in 2018! This is an industry event like none you’ve attended before. As we continue to grow,