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Nate Kesterson

What is 360 Wellness Coaching?

Elevate Your Coaching Impact and Income with 360 Wellness Certification As a dedicated fitness professional, you got into this field to create real, sustainable change for your clients. But making a lasting impact is hard when relying solely on conventional exercise and nutrition coaching. Too often clients lose steam, revert to old habits, and end up feeling like failures after the initial motivation wears off. You want to do more for them. And you deserve to get paid more for your expertise too. That’s why the Healthy Behavior Institute developed our revolutionary 360 Wellness Coaching Certification. We’re bringing the proven principles of behavior science to the fitness arena so that fitness and wellness coaches like you can guide clients to life-long health success while significantly increasing your earnings potential.   The Complete Solution for Coaches Our 360 Wellness blueprint provides the complete solution – the knowledge, tools, and business framework

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Scott Schutte

The Top 7 Fat Loss Mistakes

The Top 7 Fat Loss Mistakes Without the right tools, losing weight and keeping it off is no easy feat. Many people try and fail to meet their fat loss goals. Those who do see results are challenged to maintain that healthy weight. So, why is lasting fat loss so elusive for most? Often it comes down to making one or more critical mistakes. Through trial and error, the body of knowledge on effective and sustainable weight loss has grown tremendously. In this post, we will review some of the most common pitfalls to avoid on your fat loss journey and the strategies you can implement to make your journey easier, more enjoyable, and actually sustainable. Let’s begin. Mistake #1: Vague Goals The first mistake is not setting clear goals at the outset. “Lose some weight” is too ambiguous of a goal to motivate anyone for long. To succeed at

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Janine Stichter

Motivational Interviewing for Fitness Professionals: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Motivational Interviewing for Personal Trainers Should you use motivational interviewing in your fitness practice? Motivational interviewing (MI) is a hot topic in the fitness industry right now. Some consider it a tool to address tough conversations, increase personal motivation, and increase a client’s self efficacy. But should fitness professionals be using MI techniques with clients? There is a lot of hype and misinformation out there. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about motivational interviewing – the good, the bad, and the ugly. You’ll learn how to effectively and ethically apply MI strategies or when it’s better to avoid them. We’ll explore questions like: What exactly is motivational interviewing and how does it work? What evidence is there that MI enhances motivation and fitness outcomes? What are the limitations for fitness pros using MI without proper training? How can improper use of motivational interviewing techniques backfire

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Scott Schutte

Maximizing Healthspan: The Longevity Guide for Fitness Professionals

Longevity Guide for Personal Trainers As a fitness professional, you have an incredible opportunity to help your clients achieve longevity with health. While simply living longer is admirable, optimizing the quality of life across those years is equally important. You can guide your clients to compress morbidity into a small portion of life through sound training, lifestyle strategies, and customized approach. This article will examine the crucial differences between lifespan and health span to guide you in best serving your clients’ needs. What is Lifespan? Lifespan refers to the total number of years someone lives. Thanks to advances in medicine, nutrition, sanitation and other areas, human life expectancy has increased dramatically over the past century. The average life expectancy in the US is now over 78 years, up from under 50 years in 1900. While pushing the boundaries of maximum human lifespan may still prove difficult, the goal for most

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Janine Stichter

Should You Do a Cleanse?

Should I Do a Cleanse? Cleanses and detoxes have become popular ways for people to “reset” their health, a catalyst for a healthier phase in life, and to remove “harmful toxins.” Admittedly, the appeal is understandable – who wouldn’t want to flush out “toxins”, potentially lose weight, and feel refreshed in just a few days? We’ve all seen celebrities and influencers touting cleanses and commercials pushing enticing claims. And some cleanses do seem to provide short-term benefits like reduced bloating, more energy, and a sense of control over health. But how are they achieving these results? And are cleanses really deserving of the hype and popularity they’ve seen recently? In this article, we’ll explore the realities behind cleanses, their potential upsides and downsides, and a smarter path forward. The goal is to help you make informed decisions to achieve lasting health, energy and weight loss the right way. The Tempting

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Scott Schutte

How to Lose Weight Successfully and Keep It Off

How to Lose Weight and Keep It Off Introduction Losing weight and achieving a healthy weight can seem incredibly confusing and overwhelming. With so many diets and conflicting advice out there, it’s no wonder many people struggle to even get started, let alone keep the weight off long-term. But it doesn’t have to be so complicated. When you break it down, there are really only two main factors that make any weight loss diet effective: Caloric Deficit and Adherence. Master these two keys and you’ll be on your way to sustainable results. Creating a Caloric Deficit is Fundamental At its core, weight loss boils down to burning more calories than you consume. This caloric deficit forces your body to mobilize your tissue (fat and muscle) for energy. While this concept is simple on paper, creating a consistent caloric deficit can prove challenging in real world practice. Exercise contributes to some

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