Archive for October 2006
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Read MoreMedia Morsels
Colorado Curvesยฎ franchise owner Carole Bergeman is forging into new territory. Two years ago, after updating her exercise equipment, Bergeman was unsure what to do with the older machines. A friendโs daughter suggested she donate them to a local womenโs correctional facility, and the Canon City prison fitness program was born.
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Beyond CPR
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Read MoreThe Right Market at The Right Time: Targeting Hispanic Consumers
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Read MoreEveryday Yoga for Busy Boomers
Last month, this column focused on why it makes perfect seโฆ
Read MoreThis Very Body
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Read MoreSpirited Mainstay
If Gay Gasper isnโt traveling to a fitness conference in one corner of the world or another, sheโs probably working on a new DVD, book or other side project. This prolific IDEA World Fitness Conventionยฎ favorite works hard to stay current on research โฆ
Read MorePilates Effective for Low-Back Pain
Low-back pain is the most common cause of job-related disability in the United States, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Among neurological ailments, only headache is more prevalent. As a mind-body exercise professional, you no doubt encounter numerous clients with varying degrees of low-back discomfort.
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Express Yourself!
I like to compare the process of building a business and personal life to the construction of a new home. First you have to examine your needs, values and boundaries. How big doโฆ
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Read MoreRhapsody in Bluetooth
If youโve ever seen an otherwise normal-looking person wandering through an airport seemingly talking to himselfโand he has a funny piece of plastic hanging off his earโyou have already been exposed to Bluetoothยฎ. A communications technology that enabโฆ
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Read MoreGuided-Imagery Skills Relieve Stress
Do you include visualization in your mind-body cool-downs? Visualizing comforting images reduces stress levelsโthat much has been known for some time. Now scientists have verified that individuals who are skilled at โseeingโ mental imagery reduce their stress levels more than those who are less adept at the task. The study, published in Alternative Therapies in Healthโฆ
Read MoreAre You Qualified to Work With At-Risk Clients?
Health clubs are becoming increasingly occupied by older clients and those who have special medical needs. This is partly due to referrals from physicians who have begunโฆ
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Read MoreRounding Up Referrals
Maintaining a near-capacity training schedule requires an entrepreneurial mentality. The personal training director needs to provide leadership and give trainers a reason for taโฆ
Read MoreRounding Up Referrals
Training for Growth
By Sherri McMillan, MSc, and Alex McMillan
Rounding Up Referrals
Discover strategies for keeping training schedules full.
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Maintaining a near-capacity training schedule requires an entrepreneurial mentality. The personal training director needs to provide leadership and give trainers a reason for taking complete ownership of their individual schedules. Hereโs what works witโฆ
Read MoreAvoiding Sales Mistakes
Sales
By C. Noelle Brownson, with Gary Harvey
Avoiding Sales
Mistakes
Sidestep the seven most common pitfalls in selling personal training services.
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If there is one thing we would like trainers to take away from our articles this year, it is this bottom line: Whether you like it or not, if youโre going to be a personal trainer, you need to know how to sell. You could be the best trainer in โฆ
Read MoreRhapsody in Bluetooth
Technology
By Joe Dysart
Rhapsody in Bluetooth
For wireless fans, devices that take the technology to the next level. If youโve ever seen an otherwise normallooking person wandering through an airport seemingly talking to himselfโ and he has a funny piece of plastic hanging off his earโyou have already been exposed to Bluetoothโฆ
Express Yourself!
The Foundation
By Kay Cross, MEd
Express Yourself!
Show your true colors by creating a positive attitude, simplifying your life and carving out enough โme timeโ to stay on track with your goals. I like to compare the process of building a business and personal life to the construction of a new home. First you have to examine your needs, values and boundaries. How big do you want your home? What dโฆ