The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) has recently released the fourth edition of their Health/Fitness Facility Standards and Guidelines. The guide includes updated standards, state-specific requirements... View More
PFP is excited to announce the Top 10 finalists for the 2013 Trainer of the Year, scheduled to be announced at Club Industry 2012 … Valorie Ness Valorie is the CEO of the award-winning Catalyst... View More
With private training and even group training, it's mind-boggling how much time we spend with our clients -- more time than pretty much any other person in their lives. Despite time, I think very few trainers... View More
In this column, I wanted to share something applicable for both stroke survivors and those struggling with Parkinson's. Keep in mind while we typically associate both conditions with older clients, trainers... View More
Most personal trainers don't have a natural affinity for running a business, or maybe that was just me. Well, if you're like me I'm sure you can appreciate the frustration of what, at times, feels like... View More
It is easy to become overwhelmed by the daily administrative tasks of owning your own business. The typical business owner spends a majority of their time doing 95% of the tasks that have the least impact... View More
Effectively tapping into your clients' innermost insecurities and frustration is what can take you from being an ordinary trainer to an extraordinary trainer. Our clients' success is not just driven by... View More
If you're looking for a new read with the perfect combination of motivation and entertainment, add Take a Shot! to your must read list. Jake Steinfeld, founder of the Body by Jake global brand and his... View More
It pains me to hear from a struggling trainer, and when I say struggling I mean a trainer in dire straights; someone living on credit or fearful that they're not going to be able to support their family... View More
If you're jumping into this business right now and are looking to begin providing for yourself from the get-go, there's one key piece of advice I have for you, and please don't forget it: You need to treat... View More
In a conversation last week with a fitness professional on the west coast, I realized that a critical mistake many entrepreneurs and fitness trainers make is throwing time and money at new technology without... View More
Wendy Ida's newest book -- Take Back your Life, My No Nonsense Approach to Healthy, Fitness and Looking Good Naked -- is the perfect combination of effective workout program, nutrition guide and unparalleled... View More
As we march forward in time, technology brings us new products, new access, and new perceived "needs." As the ground rattles and the landscape changes, we can either rock with the rocks and roll with the... View More
A lot of trainers continually ask me what to do about increased competition. It seems our scarcity mindset likes to rear its ugly head and feed our fears that someone else doing what we do will negatively... View More
My name is Lindsay Vastola, and I am a self-admitted procrastinator. Anyone else? I go through times of unmatched productivity and accomplishment, tackling the most daunting goals. Then there are times... View More
Monique Ryan, an internationally recognized sports nutritionist for over 30 years, has recently released her 3rd edition of Sports Nutrition for Endurance Athletes. Her book -- over 400 pages -- is... View More
Up until a few years ago, the idea of getting a college degree over the internet may have seemed completely odd to most. Until recently, our notion of receiving a degree or certification was generally... View More
You don't want to read this article, do you? What an awful way to start an article! Before I even asked you a question, I told you what you DON'T WANT to do! Now, if I personally think you'll benefit by... View More
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2012-13 Edition, "Employment of fitness trainers and instructors is expected to grow by 24 percent from 2010 to 2020, faster than... View More
The fitness industry, as the general public knows it, is undergoing rapid and exciting transformation. Being a fitness professional no longer means that you are stereotyped as an over-enthusiastic exercise... View More