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Health and Fitness Expert

Meg Root, MS, NBC-HWC, is an ACE Certified Medical Exercise Specialist, clinical health coach, adjunct professor, exercise professional and business mentor. She has worked in a variety of settings during her extensive career including destination spas, corporate wellbeing, and as part of a primary care clinical team. She authors the popular Substack, Lean In To Coaching, where she writes on all topics related to coaching and building a sustainable career as a health coach. She believes our best bet in growing the field is engaging people in real conversations that offer a transformative taste of the coaching experience.

The Health Coach Elevator Pitch Makeover: How to Describe What You Do (and Why it Matters)

May 06, 2026 | by Meg Root

Many newly certified health coaches struggle to explain what they do in a way that feels natural, confident and compelling—especially when the traditional “elevator pitch” feels awkward or salesy. Learn how to overcome this struggle with this five-step framework for turning introductions into person-centered engagement conversations that showcase the value of coaching while building trust, connection and future client opportunities.

Seeking and Sustaining Commitment in Your Client’s Weight Loss Journey

June 06, 2019 | by Meg Root in Overweight & Obesity

Learning to listen for when your clients’ commitment is on shaky ground and shoring it up with these five coaching strategies will enable you to help clients embrace commitment as an empowering part of their weight-loss journey.

Client Success Story: Keeping Seniors Well With Strength-Based Health Coaching

May 16, 2019 | by Meg Root in Lifestyle Medicine

Health coaches can illuminate a positive path forward for senior clients by emphasizing possibilities over problems. Learn why taking a strength-based coaching approach will ensure your clients’ golden years shine brighter than ever.

Heart Disease Awareness Month: Do This One Thing to Save Your Life

February 13, 2019 | by Meg Root

February is Heart Disease Awareness Month. Though most women know what they need to do to live healthier lives, many report that family, care taking responsibilities, fatigue and lack of personal time keeps them from making wellness a priority. Learn why making self-care a priority might just be the most important thing you do for both your heart health and your overall quality of life.