As a man thinketh for fitness coaches

As a man thinketh (1903) is a book that will help you to harness the power you already possess. You will find out how everything in your life is determined by your thoughts. A better understanding of thought and how it influences performance will help you to become a better coach. Better coaches create better athletes. Better athletes deliver better results. 

The book captures the philosophy of James Allen. Allen was a British author best known for his theories about the power of thought. You will learn how to master your mind and direct your thoughts towards the goals you want to achieve. As a man thinketh is his most famous work.

Top 20 Healthy Foods for fitness

This is list is brought to you by BookCulinaryVacations.com and was originally published there. I did not change anything of Iliana Aguilar's content and just commented on my experience in each section. I hope you enjoy the read and get inspired to travel or try one of these foods to improve your fitness.

Grit for fitness coaches and their athletes

This article will talk you through the main points of the book Grit. Published in 2016 by Angela Duckworth it lays the foundation for lasting motivation.

Duckworth is a psychology professor from Pennsylvania and founder of Character Lab. She has worked with the White House, the world bank, national sports teams and leading CEOs. 

Find out how you can discover your grit. Find a purpose in life and stick with it long enough to flourish. When the going gets tough you need to do what you love to hang in there.

How gym owners think like moguls

The millionaire real estate Agent from 2004 is a guide to be successful in real estate. The techniques for building an empire are outlined. This might not seem relevant to gym owners at first. The described sales lessons are invaluable to keep your business profitable. 

You will learn about hiring and how to build a book of business. Gary Keller co-founded the largest real estate franchise in North America.  Further books he authored are The Millionaire Real Estate Investor, Shift: How top real estate agents tackle tough times and The ONE Thing.

Why Good Hydration will allow you to Perform to the Best of your Abilities

The hydration explanation is simple: When you spend energy you sweat. This decreases your blood volume. If your blood volume decreases, your heart has to pump harder to get oxygen to your muscles.

Dehydration is your enemy when it comes to physical performance. Dehydration makes you feeluncomfortable and causes you to slow down your performance.

How to plan your first powerlifting meet

Planning your first powerlifting meeting can be overwhelming. Especially if you are not a beast and have to put a bit of thought into it. This article will outline a thought process which will enable you to pick challenging numbers. You will be able to analyze your current results based on data. It is ideally suited for your first meet. Experienced lifters might get some valuable insight on how to pick their attempts based on data. For a quick read look only at the aggregated data and draw your conclusions from there.

12 Practical Tips to Be Healthier for fitness coaches

This article is a joint project between marathon-crossfit.com and BookCulinaryVacations.com. The article has been originally written by Cris Puscas and was edited and refined by Pascal Landshöft. You will find 12 tips to be healthier which you can immediately apply to yourself or your clients.

Finish for fitness coaches

This article is based on the book Finish written in 2017. We will look into what you need as a fitness coach to get your business going. One of the main parts of it is to get your projects done. 

Jon Acuff began his career as a blogger and has become a sought-after speaker. Other books from him are Start, Do Over and Quitter. You can also join his challenge 30-day hustle to get things done. He has been listed several times on the New York Times bestseller list.

Fueling Your Fitness: Eating Well For Your Workouts

At last, good news for America’s health!  The latest CDC data showed that for the first time, over 50% of Americans met official guidelines for aerobic physical activity.  The same data shows that muscle-strengthening activity is still lagging behind, with just over 21% achieving recommended levels, but it’s a start.  However, obesity levels remain worryingly high, with a third of adults overweight or obese. How can we educate and inspire people to think differently about their nutrition?  It starts right here. If we’re trying to run faster (as people are), lift stronger and think deeper, our bodies need the right fuel. By resetting your hunger triggers and building solid nutritional habits, you can give your body exactly what it needs for better workouts and clearer mental health.

How to Stay Hydrated for fitness

This article was written in cooperation with BookCulinaryVacations.com. Originally written by Cris Puscas I have added my personal experiences with hydration. You will find out how to look for signs of dehydration and how to prevent it. Make water an essential part of your new health regime.