Two of the most popular forms of mind/body exercise today, yoga and Pilates have both shown their strengths in the fitness industry. Now they show aptitude toward training an extensive niche market: athletes.... View More
Editor's note: This article is part 2 of a series outlining steps and concepts for those with the desire to tackle the youth obesity epidemic. [... View More
It happens to the best of all trainers at some point in their career: the training ruts. When you get up at 4:00 AM, check your schedule, drag into work, thinking about everything you have to do today,... View More
Maybe it's been awhile since you took your certification test. Maybe the club you work at doesn't require comprehensive assessments before you bring on a new client. Or maybe you'd be hard-pressed to define... View More
mroozen@itexas.net Bored with the mainstream clientele of 78 million baby boomers, many trainers are looking for something more in their training profession to challenge them. A new wave of training specialist... View More
The formula for success for just about any business or endeavor invariably includes the word "consistent" somewhere in the recipe. As a fitness professional, you tout the absolute necessity of consistency... View More
phil@philkaplan.com I urge personal trainers, after mastering the science of physical change, to pursue mastery of the evocation of fear. Many personal trainers vehemently reject the statement, and I anticipate... View More
Editor's note: This is the first of a series that will illustrate the necessities of working with certain populations of society. Look for the continuation of the series on training seniors in the next... View More
Running as a part of a cardio regimen, interval training or as a sport is an integral part of any fitness program. So as trainers, were often confronted with a variety of questions about running, from... View More
In some instances, post-rehab professionals are able to obtain insurance reimbursement for post-rehab services, but its not easy. There is a criteria the client must meet to have a chance for reimbursement: 1. ... View More
Standing out in the fitness industry today is a must, if you want to make fitness a full-time career. So many young trainers get into the industry assuming they will be successful financially simply because... View More
Friend Trainer The negative image of "Friend" is where many trainers fall into, and it's a trap that's hard to avoid. We all do eventually become very comfortable around our clients, and at that point,... View More
The only thing worse than losing a client to an injury is losing a client to an injury you caused! About 30 years ago, we learned that straight-legged sit-ups were bad for us because it caused back... View More
A great gift for clients and a necessary reference for trainers, The CalorieKing Calorie, Fat & Carbohydrate Counter, 2008 Edition is an easy-to-use guide that quickly answers specific nutrition questions... View More
As trainers, most of us have worked extensively with BOSUs; however, its often necessary to incorporate new ideas to the countless BOSU exercises in our repertoire. Get on it! BOSU Balance Trainer offers... View More
In personal training — or in any exercise, for that matter — it is crucial to avoid reaching a plateau in one's regimen. Your client has specifically sought out your expertise and has a certain... View More
Editor's note: This article is the first in a series that outlines steps and key concepts for the trainer who has the desire to tackle the youth obesity epidemic. Youth obesity has become the epidemic... View More
Receiving referrals from physicians not only improves your fitness business, it also helps you build credibility and respect throughout your community. However, not all physicians will be ready and willing... View More
Retaining and attracting clients today requires more than superior client training sessions or a state-of-the-art studio. To stand out from your competition, you must utilize advanced online technology... View More
