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