Training people for fitness, nutrition, health, and wellness requires emotional intelligence. Successful personal trainers have EI in abundance.

One man has helped shape the way people train in gyms this last decade. He has had few peers when it comes to influence and his presence is felt worldwide.

Coaches should be paid based on gross revenue, and on clients sticking around.

Activity trackers can be an effective way to lose weight, especially when paired with wellness coaching.

When you inevitably feel like a fraud, you actually have a golden opportunity.

Knowledge and research are your most powerful allies when it comes to hiring a coach.

Finding a good coach, organizing your training volume, and periodically assessing your results will help you keep your progress rolling.

Use this checklist to determine the quality of your current CrossFit gym (and if you need to make a change).

Don't be fooled by snazzy marketing. Spend time researching before you choose a trainer.

You probably already know the answer to that question, but it's nice to be affirmed every now and then.

Answering these questions will prepare you to continue in your training, consistently and patiently.

"The Paleo Coach," by Jason Seib of Everyday Paleo, is a unique resource for coaches and clients who need an extra push with paleo eating and living.

Do you have a coach? If not, then you should get one, because research shows that athletes make significantly greater gains with a coached training program versus going it alone.

You've heard you need to choose a good coach to get better in your discipline. How do you tell a good coach from a mediocre one? Here are 7 articles to help you out.

Along with other amazing female black belts I run the Women's Grappling Camp. It's about bringing jiu jitsu to women, bringing women together, and all of creating something much bigger than ourselves.