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In late 2021, I had the honor of speaking with Jeff Russo about his experiences in the health and fitness industry. Jeff has spent the better part of his career helping personal trainers and gyms better serve their clients. As will become clear from our interview, Jeff helped pioneer a new, and thoughtful approach, to... Continue Reading →
Earlier this week I had the pleasure of chatting to Thomas Todd, a lifelong fitness fanatic with several decades experience in the health and fitness industry. Todd very kindly got in touch having read a recent Barbend article of mine on Arthur Jones of Nautilus fame. Readers of this website will recall Jones’ controversial nature,... Continue Reading →
The career in personal training is a relatively new one. Sure, the ancient Greeks and other past civilizations had their athletic traditions, but they were mostly aimed towards keeping people fit for combat, not for personal reasons. Exercising for health and hiring fitness experts is a new practice less than 100 years old. A typical... Continue Reading →
The old saying goes that if you love what you do for work, you will never work a day in your life. So if you are in a bit of a rut with your job at the moment, then it might be time to make a few changes and start a career that will show... Continue Reading →
The following infographic comes from the good folks at Fitness Industry Training . As someone training to be a personal trainer, the following infographic on 8 ways to stand out in the industry is not only informative....but very timely! Enjoy
Given that now is the time of year when the New Year's resolution starts to seem tough, it's only right to look at some simple weight loss methods people can apply. Luckily the good folks at Health and Fitness Education have provided a really nice infographic on the topic of weight loss, based on their... Continue Reading →