Behavior Change

Small, consistent changes are the key to improved long-term health. The practical strategies in this blog target whole-person health, from stress management and better sleep to physical activity and better nutrition.

National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month is the perfect time to think about how the health and fitness industry can optimize its efforts to make a positive impact. Learn about tools and strategies you can use with younger clients and their families, as well as on ongoing research project that aims to better understand youth movement behaviors.

Trauma has significant mental, physical and emotional effects, and it is exceedingly common, with 70% of U.S. adults experiencing a traumatic event in their lifetimes. It is therefore crucial that personal trainers have a basic understanding of trauma, how it shows up physically, how it affects clients’ ability to hit their health and fitness goals, and how to best support their clients who have been impacted by trauma.

As awareness grows around the prevalence and danger of eating disorders, personal trainers must know how to spot disordered behaviors—those that can contribute to the development of eating disorders—in their clients early. It’s vital that personal trainers learn to spot these behaviors and understand critical considerations when addressing them with their clients.

As an exercise professional or health coach, the best way to help your clients with body shame is to be aware of your own feelings around physical appearance, body image and shame.