I was fortunate enough to spend my day yesterday at the 5K Fun Run for Kent County Girls on the Run® who was celebrating their 10th anniversary. There were over 2,000 girls and 350 coaches at this race alone. Girls on the Run has been around since 1996 and is actually an international program. Their … Continue reading »
It is well documented that good nutrition is key to disease prevention. I have been fortunate in that from a very young age I always understood the role that fresh, unprocessed foods play in maintaining health. As a professional, the topic of nutrition always goes hand-in-hand with any health education that I do. Whether it’s health … Continue reading »
The American Council on Exercise has just introduced two new specialty certifications that focus on Youth Fitness and Fitness Nutrition. Fitness Nutrition Specialist: This certification is aimed towards professionals who would like the expertise to provide scientifically supported, practical and relevant nutrition advice to clients while staying within their scope of practice. Studying for this … Continue reading »
We all know that Insanity® , P90X® , and other similar, DVD-packaged programs like them can do a world of good for many people. But, as usual, I have some concerns. They can be pretty intense, especially for beginners and I worry about injuries. It must be the athletic trainer in me, because the way … Continue reading »
Today’s blog is the brainchild of @Eswannyyyy who suggested it. She said that her and her friends were discussing how hard it is to eat when you are gone all day or busy and can’t keep things refrigerated. She, like many, finds herself sometimes having to turn to packaged items that are “healthy” only to … Continue reading »
Many of the staff I work with are so talented and passionate about what they do that they are often asked to speak, present, or teach for a group that wants their expertise. While this is a sign that you are a sought after professional, it is essential to make sure to protect yourself in … Continue reading »
In recognition of the 1 year mark on my blog, I wanted to share some of the earliest posts that I made – when no one was following… I get the question all of the time. “What certification do you recommend?” There is no easy answer. A certification from a reputable, professional organization can help … Continue reading »
