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3 Things Exercise Professionals Should Know About the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans

January 15, 2021 | by Cedric X. Bryant in Nutrition
3 Things Exercise Professionals Should Know About the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans

What health and exercise professionals should know about the updated USDA dietary guidelines.

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What Does the Future of Personal Training Look Like?

January 12, 2021 | by Angel Chelik in Pro Advice
What Does the Future of Personal Training Look Like?

The fitness industry changed significantly in 2020 and the ability to adapt yourself and your business has never been more important. Learn how industry veterans have continued to build their careers, even when gyms and studios have remained closed.

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The Future of the Fitness Industry

January 06, 2021 | by Pete McCall in Business
The Future of the Fitness Industry

While there is no way to accurately predict the future, this blog offers a general overview of how COVID-19 is disrupting the fitness industry and includes a few educated guesses for how health and exercise professionals can help their businesses thrive in 2021 and beyond.

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Establishing a Business

December 30, 2020 | by Mark Nagel in Pro Advice
Establishing a Business 

Before you make the decision to strike out on your own, let’s discuss what it takes to establish your own business, big or small.  

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9 Fitness Trends to Look for in 2021

December 29, 2020 | by Pete McCall in Fitness
9 Fitness Trends to Look for in 2021

When it comes to the fitness industry, will 2021 be anything like 2020 or are there changes on the horizon? To help you plan for your business in the coming year, here are nine fitness trends to look for and how each one might affect your ability to conduct your business in the coming year.

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