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Posts found under "Mind-Body" within Fitnovatives Blog

How to Physically Prepare Your Clients for the Holidays

By Jonathan Ross on Thursday, November 15, 2012


Check out these 5 great tips from Jonathan Ross that will keep your clients engaged and inspired to work out, even when time is tight this holiday season.




The Real Benefits of Strengthening Your Core…Beliefs

By Michael Mantell on Friday, August 17, 2012


As fitness professionals, we often spend so much time focusing on the physical aspects of health that we often forget the emotional side. Help yourself and your clients reevaluate their core selves by asking a few questions that will help them achieve their goals.




Body Image: What’s It All About?

By Michael Mantell on Friday, July 06, 2012


Hearing a client say they want to “tone up” or “get leaner” is nothing new, but going beyond that to explore any body image issues your client may have could be undiscovered territory. Check out some insight from Dr. Michael Mantell on some signals that your client may be experiencing body image dissatisfaction and how you should handle it.




Keep Your Brain Buff

By Jonathan Ross on Monday, April 23, 2012


Major degenerative diseases in the brain are all caused by one thing – mitochondrial decay in the brain. Scientists classify degenerative brain diseases differently based on their symptoms and which region of the brain region they affect, but they all have the same cause. Why is this a good thing? Because it means that what‘s good for preventing one disease is also good for preventing others.




5 Keys to Unlocking Your Business Potential as a Yoga Teacher (Part 1 of 2)

By Stacy McCarthy on Monday, February 20, 2012


Are you ready to take your yoga practice and profession to the next level? Do you want to thrive from your practice in every way possible – from managing and growing finances to ensuring your practice supports your lifestyle? Become empowered to grow your yoga business potential with these strategies for success!




Does Exercise Grow New Brain Cells?

By Michael Mantell on Friday, November 11, 2011


“I’d like to grow some more brain cells” may not be a fitness goal of your client's, but the statement is not as outlandish as it sounds. Studies have demonstrated that vigorous exercise fuels neurogenesis — the creation of new brain cells — and slows neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Learn more about yet another benefit of exercise.





One Thing Leads to Another: Intelligent Sequencing for Yoga Classes

By Jessica Matthews on Friday, September 09, 2011


While there are an abundance of asanas (commonly referred to as postures or poses) in yoga, the foundation for a physical practice should focus on practicing postures progressively in order to enhance steadiness, alertness and overall comfort — qualities referred to as sthira and sukha in the Yoga Sutras. Learn important factors to consider when sequencing your next yoga class.