3 Ways to Increase Engagement During Your Nutrition Challenge

It’s January! It’s the one time of year that the majority of gyms are talking about nutrition. The majority of gyms are planning to launch a nutrition challenge in January.  Challenges are a great way to kickstart your client’s journey to health, but they aren’t a long-term solution. They aren’t a solution at all.  The […]

4 Ways Gym Owners Can Support Their Nutrition Coach

The number one reason why nutrition programs fail is that they don’t have the “right” person as the nutrition coach. As a gym owner, you have a responsibility to support your team, which includes your nutrition coach. Consistently having a staff meeting with your nutrition coach and providing them with the support they need to be […]

4 Ways to Increase the Presence of Nutrition Programs at Your Facility

Imagine you are a new client walking in the door. Would you know that nutrition services are offered?    Here are 4 ways you can increase the presence of nutrition in your facility: 1. Make A Nutrition Board  A nutrition board will draw your client’s attention and highlight what you want them to be focusing […]

Myth Buster Monday: Carbs are BAD!

One thing we hear on a daily basis from our new clients is that carbs are bad. This is a MYTH! Our body needs carbs! Carbs are our body’s main source of fuel and our brains live off carbohydrates. They are an important source of fuel for workouts and every day functions. Some carbs cause more of […]

Fun Fact Friday: Portion Distortion!

You can eat all the right things but in the wrong amounts and not achieve your goals. We have seen hundreds of clients eating “clean” and only the best foods yet they are frustrated because they are not seeing the results they want. What is going wrong? Portion sizes tend to be one of the toughest […]

The Most Rewarding Program at HSN!

Over the years, we have helped hundreds of kids take control of their weight through proper diet and exercise. We have partnered with local pediatricians, pediatric gastroenterologists and pediatric endocrinologists to help them provide a solution for a growing epidemic in the United States: childhood obesity! When working with kids, we design customized plans to […]

Donuts After Workouts?

Main Points:  Don’t workout on an empty stomach If you do CrossFit first thing in the morning, have a liquid form of carbs & protein Examples of Pre-workout snacks: Shake with almond milk Fruit puree with protein powder Greek yogurt Hydrate BEFORE you get to the gym Bring something with you to have after your […]

New Year, New You

With the start of a new year, it’s a good time to sit down and write out your new years resolutions and goals. You want to set SMART goals. S: specific M: measurable A: attainable R: realistic T: time specific Here are some tips when you are writing down your SMART goals down: Look at […]

5 Tips to Banish Bloating

Bloating is found in 96% of patients with gastro-intestinal issues and 10-30% of the general population. Bloating is a subjective term referring to to abdominal distention. Many of my clients complain of bloating. Here are some suggestions to help combat bloating: Click HERE for a handout on bloating 1. Cut back on artificial sweeteners Artificial […]