I felt giddy with excitement as I counted down the final seconds of 2009 and welcomed 2010. Even as I write this I feel exhilaration. The New Year and the next decade are filled with…
We’re so thankful this year for all that we have and for all of the support we have received. We’re looking forward to a great 2010 with you! In Health and Fitness and Wholeness, Michael…
One of the best ways to change your community’s waistline is through their employers. Employers want to increase productivity, absenteeism and their bottom line. Increasing health care costs are costing companies money as well as…
Found this article and had to share it. Its truly saddening and our Country is still going/growing in the wrong direction. As fitness professionals there is such a large market (no pun intended) to serve…
We found this article this morning – if this isn’t in your current marketing arsenal – it should be!Did you know that many health insurance plans include personal trainers as a covered expense. The reason…
For many gym-goers, working out is a way to get in shape physically. The bonus for the time logged on a treadmill is the mental benefits that result from breaking a sweat. My Brain Releases…
According to an American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) survey of Fitness Trends for 2010, educated and experienced fitness professionals are ranked #1. Yes, You are the next fitness trend for 2010. The survey identified…
The holidays have always reminded me of an obstacle course. Dodging boxes of candy at the reception desk, shuffling around plates of cookies in the break-room, and sprinting past the cheese puff trays and dessert…
Exploring the Theories of Behavior Change In a previous post, Dangling the Carrot, I discussed corporate wellness programs that used incentives and disincentives to motivate lifestyle changes. This technique, also known as behavior modification,…