
The Author
Justin Kompf is a PhD candidate at UMass Boston, where he researches ways to promote exercise and physical activity. He works as a personal trainer and also coaches clients who want to improve their health behaviors. You can catch up with him at his website, First Guess Fitness, or on Facebook.
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Five Communications Rules for Working with Online Clients
Justin Kompf | Mindset & MotivationImprove adherence with your online clients with this five-step communication plan. Read More... -
The Number-One Skill Your Clients Need to Succeed
Justin Kompf | Mindset & MotivationSelf-regulation gives them the tools to change their behaviors, even when you’re not there to remind them. Read More... -
Focus on Weight Loss Behaviors, Not Meals, Exercise and the Myth of a “Damaged Metabolism”
Justin Kompf | Mindset & MotivationYour weight loss recommendations may do more harm than good. We break down weight loss psychology and how the best coaches set their clients up for confidence and success. Read More... -
The Ultimate Mindset Shift to Help Your Clients Lose Weight
Justin Kompf | Mindset & MotivationWhen clients struggle with weight loss, teach them to embrace the power of self-compassion Read More... -
How to Help Your Clients Make Healthy Choices In Any Social Situation
Justin Kompf | Mindset & MotivationHelp your clients identify bad influences from social circles and reduce their harmful effects on their fitness goals. Read More... -
7 Ways to Shape Clients’ Behavior With Strategies That Change Their Environment
Justin Kompf | Mindset & MotivationI love stories where one little environmental tweak changes behaviors and saves the day Read More... -
Why External Focus Of Attention Maximizes Motor Performance and Learning
Justin Kompf | CoachingIf two coaches teach the same exercise to the same client, the one who cues better will have more success. Simple as that ... Read More... -
How to Measure and Improve Muscle Strength
Justin Kompf | Programming for Strength GainYou've got to know what strength is and the forces that affect it if you're going to get stronger. Read More... -
Quick Tips to Design Better Athletic Training Programs
Justin Kompf | Niche PopulationsHere's some quick tips to ensure that you're covering the specific needs of the athlete and his or her sport. Read More... -
Troubleshooting the Deadlift
Justin Kompf | How to Instruct ExercisesHow to train the deadlift using a variety of self-correcting cues. Read More...