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Feb. 28 2024
I have always coached my students that personal training is what you do, a fitness professional is what you are. How this is defined will be different in various business models, but the need to have... View More
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Jan. 24 2024
Continuing education is a popular topic in the fitness industry. Between the continual need to stay current with credentials, the specific requirements you must meet and the annual live events that... View More
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Oct. 10 2023
Since the blossom of social media, we are getting mixed signals about continuing education in the fitness industry... View More
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June 19 2023
Continuing education is the standard to maintain certification status but can also be utilized as a marketable tool to enhance your credibility and showcase new skills... View More
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March 30 2023
Part of the financial planning for your fitness business should be the investment of your continuing education... View More
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Jan. 6 2023
Do you know the best investment you can make? It’s an investment in yourself... View More
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Nov. 10 2022
Managing your baseline certifications with continuing education is not only a requirement for your field, but also an indicator of your desire to be a competent fitness professional... View More
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March 8 2022
Strategy comes from the Greek word ‘strategos,’ meaning general of the army. As such, strategic planning began as military planning. Businesses adopted strategic planning to help gain customers... View More
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Nov. 2 2021
The last year and a half has forced the majority of us in the fitness industry to reevaluate, and perhaps question, our career. We have seen countless facilities close their doors and personal trainer
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Jan. 3 2019
The past and present of certification and regulation in the fitness profession... View More
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Jan. 3 2019
Define the scope of practice of today's certified personal trainer... View More
Unconventional Education
Jan. 3 2019
Expand your education with some unconventional sources... View More
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Dec. 3 2018
Continue filling the knowledge gap throughout your professional fitness career... View More
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April 3 2018
Successful people invest in learning... View More
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April 3 2018
To be the best trainer you can be, mastering the learning process is key... View More
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Dec. 22 2017
Fitness professionals generally fall into one of four categories based on their interest and efforts in pursuing their continued education... View More
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Feb. 15 2017
Here is a to do list for the newly certified/degreed personal trainer. ... View More
Jan. 3 2017
Focus your continuing fitness education on a target market to better define yourself from the crowd of fitness professionals... View More
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Feb. 8 2014
I read a blog post recently on this subject and found it very interesting, and quite relevant. I thought if the question is being asked, then let's address it! There is no doubt there are lots of people... View More
Oct. 15 2013
Recently a group of students at a nearby trade school,graduated with a degree in personal training and achieve their NASMcertification. Like I was when I first became certified, these kids areecstatic... View More