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Author: Lisa Lewis

Lisa Lewis, EdD, is a licensed psychologist and certified alcohol and drug addiction counselor with a passion for wellness and fitness. Her doctoral research at Boston University focused on exercise motivation. In addition to her private practice in Brookline, Massachusetts, she’s a part-time lecturer at Northeastern University, a contributor to Girls Gone Strong, and a frequent presenter at fitness conferences and seminars. Her online course, Psych Skills for Fitness Pros, teaches fitness professionals the psychological skills needed to motivate clients. You can connect with her at her website or on Facebook or Instagram.

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Keeping It Professional (Because Some Clients Require Firm Boundaries)

You want to help your clients—but playing therapist at every workout session is draining your energy and hurting their results.

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How to Deal with Perfectionism (According to Science)

You want the perfect logo, the perfect website, perfect programming—but does that stuff really matter? Or is your perfectionism holding your business back?

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How to Deal with a Negative Personal Training Client

You can’t change a client’s attitude, but these four techniques will help you handle their negativity before it wears you out

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