Category: Fitness and Health
A Growing Need for Trainers
October 15, 2019
The fact of the matter is, America has an obesity epidemic with a 67% climb in recent years. For the fitness industry, we see this as a good sign for …
Summer Health Concern: Cardiac Arrest
June 6, 2019
Along with all of the fun associated with being out of school, there are solid statistics that prove more accidents, such as cardiac arrest, happen during the summer months. Accidents …
Top 10 Extern Responsibilities For Fitness and Health Trainers
March 11, 2019
This is it. You’re nearing the end of your program and it’s time for you to go out into the real world of fitness. Since you started the Community Care …
What to Expect as an Extern: Dental Assistant
January 31, 2019
The thought of starting an externship can be intimidating. As students near the end of their program, they begin celebrating their release into the world of healthcare. But they soon realize …
Stop the Yo-Yo Dieting
April 16, 2018
I know when people want to lose weight the first thing they do is cut down on calories. Did you know the one thing people need to be doing when …
How to Stay Persistent When You Feel Like Giving Up
April 5, 2018
The following are all definitions of persistence: "The quality that allows someone to continue doing something or trying to do something even though it is difficult or opposed by other …
Goal Setting for the New Year
January 11, 2018
From the desk of Jill Spradlin, Fitness and Health Trainer Department Head: One of the most common New Year’s resolutions is to lose weight, go to the gym, and get fit; …
What Can a 5% Decrease In Your Weight Do For You?
January 2, 2018
From the desk of Jill Spradlin, Fitness and Health Trainer Department Head: It's the beginning of a new year and many people have already made the resolution to lose weight. Most …
Tips for a Guilt-Free Christmas Dinner
December 18, 2017
From the desk of Jill Spradlin, Fitness and Health Trainer Department Head: The Christmas season is here and with it comes all sorts of delicious foods and tempting treats. While you're …
Hiring a Personal Trainer
December 5, 2017
From the desk of Jill Spradlin, Fitness and Health Trainer Department Head: When hiring a personal trainer what are some things you should know? CHOOSE A PERSONAL TRAINER WHO KNOWS WHAT …