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Certified™: November 2025

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The Anti-Burnout Guide for Health and Exercise Pros

Feeling stuck with clients, classes or your own motivation? We tapped the expertise of a wide range of industry veterans to learn how they reset, refocus and regain their enthusiasm and momentum when the inevitable career rut occurs. From reflecting on your “why” and leaning on supportive peers to setting accountability and changing where/when/how you work, we’ve got real-world strategies that can help you break through burnout.

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Overtraining Syndrome: Assess, Address, Adapt
  • Certified™: November 2025

Overtraining Syndrome: Assess, Address, Adapt

Your clients don’t just train—they recover, and how well they recover determines outcomes. In this article, learn how to distinguish between overtraining and overreaching, screen for overtraining syndrome, prioritize load management and coach sleep, stress and nutrition with clear thresholds for referral.

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Spinal Stability in the Real World: When to Brace and When to Breathe
  • Certified™: November 2025

Spinal Stability in the Real World: When to Brace and When to Breathe

Cues like “Pull your stomach in!” and “Squeeze your core!” tend to encourage an abdominal bracing strategy in which individuals produce large amounts of muscular force to stabilize the spine. When used too often or in the wrong context, however, this strategy becomes problematic. This article explores the effectiveness of core bracing cues and offers alternatives for achieving spinal stability during movement and sport.

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