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One Thought-Provoking Question to Ask Clients to Help Them Change Behavior:

By Justin Kompf Most personal trainers, at some point, will have a consultation with a client who has a weight loss goal. For a few weeks, I had one of my clients message me everything they ate along with their…

Kevin Rushton
January 3, 2020
HUNGER NIXING TRICK: REPLACE REFINED CARBS WITH AVOCADO:
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HUNGER NIXING TRICK: REPLACE REFINED CARBS WITH AVOCADO:

By Alexandra Williams Avocados may be one solution to manage hunger and aid in metabolic control, according to findings from the Center for Nutrition at Illinois Institute of Technology. In a crossover clinical trial with 31 adults classified as overweight/obese,…

Kevin Rushton
November 28, 2019
FALL FOR FISH: EAT TO BEAT AUTUMN ASTHMA:
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FALL FOR FISH: EAT TO BEAT AUTUMN ASTHMA:

By Alexandra Williams As a fitness professional, you’re likely familiar with exercise-induced asthma (EIA) or exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB), which can cause symptoms like wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath or a tightness in the chest—particularly in cold, dry air. This type…

Kevin Rushton
November 4, 2019
5 REASONS WHY A NUTRITION CERTIFICATION IS WORTH THE INVESTMENT:
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5 REASONS WHY A NUTRITION CERTIFICATION IS WORTH THE INVESTMENT:

By Sohee Lee There has been a growing interest in personal fitness over the past few decades, and with high-speed access to information, images, and other people at our fingertips, this comes as no surprise. Since the dawn of the fitness industry…

Kevin Rushton
October 21, 2019
3 SIMPLE RULES FOR HELPING CLIENTS WITH SAFE AND HEALTHY WEIGHT LOSS:
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3 SIMPLE RULES FOR HELPING CLIENTS WITH SAFE AND HEALTHY WEIGHT LOSS:

By Brad Dieter In an era of catchy blogs, celebrity diets, and access to all of the world’s information at your fingertips, managing a client’s expectations for safe and healthy weight loss can be a challenge. Despite these challenges, the…

Kevin Rushton
September 27, 2019
A GUT CHECK ON GUT HEALTH: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
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A GUT CHECK ON GUT HEALTH: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

By JOSEPH WEISS , DANIELLE WEISS Each of us has held beliefs—obtained through observation, experience or even formal education—that were later found to be wrong. In fact, medical schooling begins with a warning: “Half of all that you will be taught…

Kevin Rushton
August 19, 2019
THE MIGHTY MANGO: ITS ROLE IN EXERCISE PERFORMANCE
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By Alexandra Williams After 15 days of supplementation with a combination of peanut husk extract (luteolin) and mango leaf extract (mangiferin), a group of healthy male university students from Spain showed improvements in exercise performance, including increases in brain oxygenation…

Kevin Rushton
August 9, 2019
Conquer your cravings: Break the sinister cycle that makes you overeat:
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Conquer your cravings: Break the sinister cycle that makes you overeat:

By Julia Malacoff and Jennifer Nickle From ruining your progress to making you feel like a failure, food cravings aren’t your friend (no matter what they say). In this article, we break down the real reasons you can’t stop over-snacking,…

Kevin Rushton
July 8, 2019
3 crucial (and counterintuitive) strategies for getting loved ones to support your healthy lifestyle:
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3 crucial (and counterintuitive) strategies for getting loved ones to support your healthy lifestyle:

By Alex Picot-Annand Effective ways to deal with negative peer pressure and sabotage. Changing your eating and exercise habits is hard enough. Getting loved ones to support your healthy lifestyle changes? Prepare to grit your teeth. The company you keep…

Kevin Rushton
July 1, 2019
The 30-day eating challenge that can blow your mind—and transform your body:
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The 30-day eating challenge that can blow your mind—and transform your body:

By Krista Scott-Dixon, Ph.D. Diet challenges are usually all about what you can’t eat. But what if you could see huge results from a self-experiment that doesn’t make any foods off-limits? Instead of focusing on what you eat, our 30-day…

Kevin Rushton
June 24, 2019
WHAT IS THE MEDITERRANEAN DIET AND COULD IT WORK FOR YOU?:
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WHAT IS THE MEDITERRANEAN DIET AND COULD IT WORK FOR YOU?:

By Danny Lennon In this article: What is the Mediterranean Diet? Mediterranean Diet Foods Mediterranean Diet Nutrient Profile Daily Food Servings Mediterranean Lifestyle Health Benefits of the Mediterranean Diet Mediterranean Diet and Weight Loss Take-Home Points Should You Adopt the…

Kevin Rushton
May 22, 2019
5 significant reasons to lose weight. (Why isn’t the media covering these?):
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What’s that study REALLY say? How to decode research, according to science nerds:

By Brian St. Pierre, M.S., RD, CSCS and Helen Kollias, Ph.D. Academic studies aren’t going to top any “best summer reads” lists: They can be complicated, confusing, and well, pretty boring. But learning to read scientific research can help you…

Kevin Rushton
May 10, 2019
5 significant reasons to lose weight. (Why isn’t the media covering these?):
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5 significant reasons to lose weight. (Why isn’t the media covering these?):

By James Heathers, Ph.D. Forget heart attacks and skinny jeans. This is why weight loss is important. Avoiding heart disease and looking ‘fab’ aren’t always great reasons to lose weight. However, here are 5 immediate and significant ways your life…

Kevin Rushton
May 6, 2019
7 QUESTIONS ALL NUTRITION COACHES NEED TO KNOW HOW TO ANSWER:
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7 QUESTIONS ALL NUTRITION COACHES NEED TO KNOW HOW TO ANSWER:

By NASM With fad diets flooding the marketplace, obesity and heart disease numbers rapidly increasing, and more confusing food choices than ever before, Nutrition Coaches are in particularly high demand. This is an exciting, rewarding career for people who love…

Kevin Rushton
April 12, 2019
Calories in vs. out? Or hormones? The debate is finally over. Here’s who won:
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Calories in vs. out? Or hormones? The debate is finally over. Here’s who won:

By John Berardi, Ph.D. When it comes to body change, there’s no topic more polarizing than “calories in vs. calories out.” Some argue it’s the be-all and end-all of weight loss. Others say it’s oversimplified and misguided. In this article,…

Kevin Rushton
March 4, 2019
Overstressed and overeating:
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Overstressed and overeating:

How to solve the two biggest health and fitness problems most women face. By Krista Scott-Dixon Feeling overworked and under-appreciated? Having trouble staying consistent with nutrition and fitness because of life’s demands? Wondering if you’ll ever be able to find…

Kevin Rushton
February 15, 2019
Sweet potatoes vs. potatoes: Which are really healthier? [Infographic] :
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Sweet potatoes vs. potatoes: Which are really healthier? [Infographic] :

Let’s get to the bottom of this never-ending debate. By Brian St. Pierre, MS, RD, CSCS Sweet potatoes vs. potatoes: A nutritional debate fueled by misinformation, baseless ‘superfood’ obsessions, and carbohydrate phobias. Here’s how these tubers compare — and why…

Kevin Rushton
February 11, 2019
REFUEL, REPAIR, REHYDRATE, REVITALIZE: SPORTS NUTRITION FOR OPTIMUM RECOVERY:
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REFUEL, REPAIR, REHYDRATE, REVITALIZE: SPORTS NUTRITION FOR OPTIMUM RECOVERY:

By Geoff Lecovin Whether you’ve just finished a HIIT workout, completed a CrossFit WOD, hit your PR or finished a triathlon, your focus should move from performance to recovery. This involves: Refueling Repairing Rehydrating Revitalizing Evidence-based strategies to enhance the…

Kevin Rushton
February 4, 2019
CAN SUPERFOODS EQUAL SUPER PERFORMANCE?:
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CAN SUPERFOODS EQUAL SUPER PERFORMANCE?:

By Emily Bailey Meet three of today’s superfood darlings: açai berries, beetroot juice, and curcumin. What does the research say regarding their impact on athletic performance, recovery, and overall health? Here’s the delicious news. “Superfood” has been a buzzword for…

Kevin Rushton
January 11, 2019
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How to eat healthy on a budget: 5 ways to prioritise nutrition while reducing cost:

By Alex Picot-Annand and Jennifer Nickle Organic produce, artisanal sourdough, strictly grass-fed meat: Yes, they’re ‘good’ for you… but they’re also too expensive for most people. The great news? There are foods that are both nutrient-rich and budget-friendly. In this infographic,…

Kevin Rushton
December 11, 2018
WHAT IS FLEXIBLE DIETING? IT’S ABOUT MAKING YOUR MACROS FIT:
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WHAT IS FLEXIBLE DIETING? IT’S ABOUT MAKING YOUR MACROS FIT:

By BRIERLEY HORTON, MS, RD Despite the overall trend toward cleaner eating (little to no processed foods, limiting or eliminating “bad” foods like sodium and sugar, etc.), as well as our general desire for quality ingredients (such as organic, humanely-raised, etc.),…

Kevin Rushton
December 10, 2018
ACTIVITY AND COGNITION: GET MOVING FOR AN AFTERNOON PICK-ME-UP;
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ACTIVITY AND COGNITION: GET MOVING FOR AN AFTERNOON PICK-ME-UP;

By KANDI STULL Advertisers market their products to fight that 2:30 crash. Coffee chains promote their afternoon caffeinated happy hours to help get you through the day. Some cultures even have an after-lunch siesta to combat fatigue. What if there…

Kevin Rushton
December 3, 2018
AFib: What You Should Know When The Heart Skips a Beat:
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Nutrition for seniors: 7 lifestyle strategies to stay strong, healthy, and independent longer:

By Jennifer Broxterman, MSc, RD Forgetting things, feeling incapable, grappling with loneliness, and maybe not enjoying daily life? Aging is inevitable, but these symptoms don’t have to be. Whether you’re noticing them in yourself, or coaching someone who is, here’s…

Kevin Rushton
December 1, 2018
CAN YOU GET ENOUGH PROTEIN (AND OTHER NUTRIENTS) ON A VEGAN DIET?:
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CAN YOU GET ENOUGH PROTEIN (AND OTHER NUTRIENTS) ON A VEGAN DIET?:

By Brierley Horton, MS, RD People choose to “go vegan” for a variety of reasons—perhaps they aspire to be Tom Brady (or at his level of fitness), or land on veganism for ethical concerns around eating animal products, or the…

Kevin Rushton
November 12, 2018
AFib: What You Should Know When The Heart Skips a Beat:
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AFib: What You Should Know When The Heart Skips a Beat:

By GEOFF LECOVIN Moderately elevating a client’s heart rate during physical activity is a goal of most exercise programs, but what about when a client has AFib? Here’s some information on what you should know.   WHAT IS ATRIAL FIBRILLATION…

Kevin Rushton
October 5, 2018
Creatine Supplementation: Performance Benefits and Drawbacks
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Creatine Supplementation: Performance Benefits and Drawbacks

By: Brian Sutton, MS, MA, PES, CES, NASM CPT Introduction Over the last 10-plus years, there probably has not been a supplement more popular or one researched more often than creatine monohydrate. Creatine has found its place among bodybuilders, fitness…

Kevin Rushton
October 1, 2018
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What to do when you don’t like vegetables. 3 steps for training your palate (and why it’s important):

By James Heathers and Jennifer Nickle SHARE What can you do when you have serious health and fitness goals…but you just don’t like vegetables? First, know that you’re not crazy (and you’re not alone). Next, try our 3-step formula to…

Kevin Rushton
August 10, 2018
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Are You Carbohydrate Intolerant? Here’s How To Know + What To Do About It:

By Frank Lipman, M.D.Pioneer in Functional Medicine Are you interested in optimizing your health? Are you overwhelmed by the amount of information and guidance out there? In his new book, How to Be Well, Dr. Frank Lipman organizes your health into six…

Kevin Rushton
August 7, 2018
Manufactured deliciousness: Why you can’t stop overeating (plus 3 strategies to get control):
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Manufactured deliciousness: Why you can’t stop overeating (plus 3 strategies to get control):

By Jennifer Broxterman, MSc, RD You know the feeling: One salty crunch turns into 100, and suddenly you’re licking the cheese dust and wondering: What’s wrong with me?  Actually, it’s normal to feel like you can’t stop overeating certain things…

Kevin Rushton
June 30, 2018
Every Question You've Ever Had About The Keto Diet — Answered:
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Every Question You’ve Ever Had About The Keto Diet — Answered:

Vincent M. Pedre, M.D.Gut Health Specialist & Best-Selling Author The mbg Collective is a curated group of our most trusted wellness advisers. Since 2009, we’ve had the brightest, most passionate, and mission-driven leaders in wellness share their intimate stories and world-class advice. Now, we’re…

Kevin Rushton
April 30, 2018
Can you gain weight from eating too little? No, but here’s why it’s so easy to think you can:
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Can you gain weight from eating too little? No, but here’s why it’s so easy to think you can:

By Brian St. Pierre You’re tracking your eating and exercise meticulously but not seeing results. Has your metabolism slowed to a crawl? Are your hormones off? Is it really possible to GAIN weight from eating too LITTLE? Here’s what’s really…

Kevin Rushton
April 30, 2018
REFUEL, REPAIR, REHYDRATE, REVITALIZE: SPORTS NUTRITION FOR OPTIMUM RECOVERY
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REFUEL, REPAIR, REHYDRATE, REVITALIZE: SPORTS NUTRITION FOR OPTIMUM RECOVERY

By Geoff Lecovin Whether you’ve just finished a HIIT workout, completed a CrossFit WOD, hit your PR or finished a triathlon, your focus should move from performance to recovery. This involves: Refuelling Repairing Rehydrating Revitalizing Evidence-based strategies to enhance the…

Kevin Rushton
April 16, 2018
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Why the “pause-button mentality” is ruining your health and fitness:

By John Berardi, Ph.D. “I’ll resume healthy eating after my vacation… once the baby is born… after Dad gets out of the hospital… January 1… Monday.” While this kind of “pause-button mentality” seems reasonable, it could be ruining your health…

Kevin Rushton
January 31, 2018
RESEARCH IN REVIEW: WILL WEIGHING IN EVERY DAY IMPROVE WEIGHT CONTROL BEHAVIORS?:
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RESEARCH IN REVIEW: WILL WEIGHING IN EVERY DAY IMPROVE WEIGHT CONTROL BEHAVIORS?:

By Kyle Stull With weight loss being one of the common goals for clients, will recommending a daily visit to the scale improve their results? See what this study found. Journal Article: Steinberg, D.M., Bennett, G.G., Askew, S., & Tate,…

Kevin Rushton
January 19, 2018
Can personal trainers and health coaches give nutrition advice?
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Can personal trainers and health coaches give nutrition advice?

By John Berardi, Ph.D. It’s a hot debate: Can personal trainers, health coaches, and other non-RD professionals give nutrition advice to their clients? You’ll be surprised (and relieved) to hear: Yes, to a degree. Here’s exactly what you’re allowed to…

Kevin Rushton
December 27, 2017
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