Brad Cooper

Coaching Research Minute – Quality of Life Impact

Here’s a study of interest in regards to the benefits of wellness coaching: Effectiveness of Wellness Coaching for Improving Quality of Life (Clark, M. M., et al, 2016. American Journal of Health Promotion). In this single-arm cohort study (level 2b evidence), participating in wellness coaching was associated with improvement in 3 key areas of psychosocial …

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The Deceptive 2-Step

“I don’t need to track my steps. I exercise every day – I’m plenty active!” Even active people should track their steps. You’ve seen the recent research about the deceptive 2-step, right? The data showing a likely correlation between sitting time and all-cause mortality? The studies pointing to “Sitting as the new Smoking” and similar …

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Alice & the Mall Map

When it comes to success in our (or our client’s) health and wellness pursuits, the secret is often relatively simple. As a certified wellness coach, it’s all about Alice and the Mall Map. Wait… what?!? That’s right – Alice and the Mall Map. Whether we’re talking about individuals looking to improve their nutrition, sports performance, …

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Coaching Research Minute – SWB and Our Physiology

Does an individual’s Subjective Well-being (SWB) impact their physiological functioning? This research study by Lauren Kuykendall and Louis Tay demonstrates a clear linkage between the two in the context of work. As a Certified Wellness Coach, you’ll certainly be integrated discussions about work and careers with your clients. Whether you’re officially involved in providing an actual …

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