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Are you a personal trainer, group fitness instructor or other practicing fitness professional? Thought leaders from ACE and throughout the industry will keep you on the forefront of fitness with the latest research, best practices, and innovative tools and techniques to boost your fitness career. Plus get practical information, insight and tips in the areas of functional movement, strength training, cardio training, core training, metabolic conditioning, performance training, group exercise, small group training, mind-body, behavior change, coaching and motivation for lasting results with clients.

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Thursday, October 03, 2013

How NOT to Impress Your Students: The Top 5 Things GFIs Do That Might Actually Be Backfiring

Could some of the passion and enthusiasm you feel as a group fitness instructor actually turn off some potential participants? Fitness pro Shannon Fable has some challenging ideas for GFIs, explaining that many of our industry’s tried-and-true practices may not be the best way to encourage the masses to enjoy the benefits of being physically active.

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Wednesday, September 25, 2013

How a Family Nurse Practitioner Made the Decision to Become a Health Coach

This is the fourth installment of an ongoing series highlighting how people in a wide range of industries are using their ACE Health Coach certification to expand their careers. Here, Beth Read explains why she was inspired to become an ACE Health Coach, and how the certification has increased her ability to help patients in her work as a family nurse practitioner.

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Monday, September 23, 2013

Metabolic Training: The Workout

There is a lot of buzz around metabolic training these days, but few understand how to really maximize the benefits that come from this type of training. Fitness pro Shana Martin explains how to help your clients get the “biggest bang” for their workout buck and offers a quick and effective workout that is designed to accomplish a large amount of work in a very short amount of time.

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Thursday, September 19, 2013

Yoga for Clients Who Are Overweight or Obese

It is a common misconception that overweight and obese individuals should stick with gentler forms of yoga, rather than attempt more vigorous styles like Ashtanga or Iyengar. Yoga expert Elizabeth Kovar explains why standing asanas are far more effective for these clients and participants, particularly when it comes to enhancing flexibility and supporting weight-loss efforts.

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Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Chain Restaurant Favorites Get a Healthy Makeover: P.F. Changs Chicken Fried Rice

Eating out can offer great taste and convenience, but it can also mean a lot of unwanted fat and calories. In this ongoing series, we take your favorite restaurant dishes and given them a healthy—yet still tasty—makeover, which you can make right at home. Next up: P.F. Changs Chicken Fried Rice

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Thursday, September 12, 2013

Take High-intensity Interval Training to the Pool

High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is one of the hottest things in fitness right now, but it can seem out of reach for those who need to limit the stress on their joints. Fitness pro Stephanie Thielen explains why the pool might just be the perfect environment for HIIT workouts and offers up a fun and creative workout to help you start reaping the benefits of this highly effective training method.

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Tuesday, September 10, 2013

TRX® Rip Trainer™ Workout with Creator Pete Holman

Have you tried the TRX Rip Trainer yet? ACE Personal Trainer Pete McCall chats with creator Pete Holman about this versatile training tool and demonstrates a few fun and creative exercises that challenge everything from strength and balance to hand-eye coordination and power.

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Monday, September 09, 2013

Become Your Clients’ Nutrition Manager and Help Them Achieve Their Goals

Planning for success is a huge part of achieving any goal or dream. Helping your clients achieve their weight-loss goals is no different—they need you to help them make the best choices for their lives that will give them the greatest chances for success. Dr. Susan Kleiner explains how you can become your clients’ nutrition manager and support their efforts toward living a healthier lifestyle.

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Friday, September 06, 2013

Advances in Aerobic Training: How to Apply the New Heart Rate Formulas

Science and technology advancements mean that our knowledge of fitness is constantly evolving. What was once standard practice, such as calculating maximum heart rate, can quickly become outdated and irrelevant. ACE Exercise Physiologist Dr. Mark Kelly explains how to apply some of the newer formulas for calculating heart rate and intensity, and how these new tools may make it easier to help your clients build a stronger base of fitness.

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Wednesday, September 04, 2013

10 Reasons to Come to ACE East

Thinking about making the trip to ACE East in Orlando next month, but still can’t quite make up your mind? Here are 10 reasons why you don’t want to miss such a great event that will not only benefit your career, but is sure be a ton of fun as well.

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