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How to Maximize Results from Kickboxing Workouts

Knockout body? Check. Massive endorphin release and high-intensity intervals? Double check. Do you really need another reason to pick up your gloves? If you do, kickboxing delivers a fresh, fun and thrilling workout where throwing punches and using the impact of your foot are the focal points of each session. The sport that capitalizes on […]

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Juicing: Boost Your Immune System to Fight Disease

Juicing: Boost Your Immune System to Fight Disease According to the CDC’s 2012 data brief, more than 35% of U.S. men and women were obese in 2009–2010. Obesity has become an epidemic in the United States and it is growing larger by the day.  This epidemic can be directly linked to how our culture prioritizes […]

Raw Foodism and Vegan Subgroups

You may have heard the term “raw food diet.” Health and wellness coaches put a lot of emphasis on eating more fruits and vegetables in general to support overall health. Some take the recommendation a step further and tout the benefits of eating fruits and vegetables raw. While there is no one way of eating […]

Healthy Meal Plan Ideas & Fitness Motivation for Trainers

As a personal trainer, you aren’t just responsible for motivating your clients to be their best possible self, you have to do the same for yourself. Leading by example is one of the strongest, most powerful motivational tactics you can use when you work in the health and fitness industry. Think of it this way: […]

How to Craft Marketing Messages That Speak to Your Clients

What made you want to become a fitness and nutrition professional? It probably wasn’t your excitement about marketing your business. But to be a successful business owner and help your clients reach their goals, you need clients. In this article, we help you learn how to craft marketing messages that feel and sound like you […]

17 Summer Recipes for A Raw Foods Diet

If you’re rocking a raw foods diet and need some cooling summer recipes, we’ve got a list of 17 you’re going to love. What is a raw foods diet? Raw foods are those that are not cooked or consumed at more than 118 degrees Fahrenheit (~47 degrees Celsius). In most cases, the raw foods diet comprises the […]