The Top Article of the Week
Being a Strength and Conditioning Coach Is Not a Hobby. It's a Profession -- Erica Suter, ericasuter.com
Throughout your career in the fitness industry, you'll likely interact with clients, friends, and family who will devalue your profession. In this week's top article, Erica Suter explains what we must do to change public perception of our industry.
General Health
Why You Should Avoid Using the Words "I Should" When Planning to Exercise -- Dana Bender, NASM
Do You Make Time to Celebrate Your Successes? -- Denise Bischof, Thrive Personal Fitness
The Overlooked Stuff That Almost Always Helps People Get Results -- Tony Gentilcore, tonygentilecore.com
Time -- Jay Ashman, Kansas City Barbell
Gestational Diabetes Diet: What to Eat and What to Avoid -- Samantha Kelgren, Simply Well Coaching
Fat Loss
Should I Cut Out Alcohol to Get Rid of Fat? -- Brian Sabin, Born Fitness
Is Fructose Actually Bad for You? Five Truths You Need to Know -- Brad Dieter, NASM
Do Carbs, Sugar, or "Bad Foods" Make You Fat? Here's the Truth -- Jay, A Workout Routine
Fat Loss Advice That Is Complete Bullsh*t -- Alycia Israel, Elite FTS
Strength Training
The New 5x5 -- Christian Thibaudeau, T Nation
The 13 Best Band Exercises -- Calvin Huynh, T Nation
Conditioning Doesn't Always Have to Come Last in Workouts -- Sarah Rippel and Georgette Pann, nicktumminello.com
Tip: 3 Steps to Preventing Wrist Pain -- TJ Kuster, T Nation
Career
An Open Letter to Female Coaches -- Erica Suter, ericasuter.com
Generational Marketing for Fitness Professionals -- Cathie Ericson, NASM
How to Become an Online Nutrition Coach -- Mike Doehla, the PTDC
Is This the Right Fit? -- Coach G, Elite FTS
