By Topic: Career Development

The right apps can make all the difference when sharing your message and brand... View More

Every year, as a business owner you feel the pressure to have a bigger and better year than you did previously. However, bigger is not always better... View More

Fitness technology is evolving rapidly and heart rate variability (HRV) is at the forefront of a wave of new tech gadgets that are poised to change the way we monitor fitness... View More

Whether you are a newly certified personal trainer, or a veteran in the industry, be sure these common mistakes don't destroy your business... View More

Fitness professionals make dozens of mistakes when organizing small group training classes. Nick Clayton has focused on these three... View More

Sometimes as a fitness business owner, it literally feels like you're secluded on your own personal island with no one to relate to... View More

Exercise is an amazing way to boost mental and physical health but for some, it can become a dark abyss of obsessiveness... View More

Mindset is an integral part of succeeding in fitness and a necessary aspect for us all becoming sustainable agents for change... View More

With the uncertainty regarding the sustainability and future of the healthcare system, fitness professionals are beginning to see a unique opportunity... View More

You're a great trainer and ready for the next step: your own brick and mortar business. But where do you start?... View More

It is no secret that obesity is a major health concern, making weight loss a common goal among gym goers... View More

Do you feel nervous about raising your rates? Are you worried your clients will leave you, or new clients will stop coming to train with you?... View More

What it means to try too hard, how to avoid it and why it makes people so uncomfortable... View More

The entrepreneurial spirit will take you on a roller coaster ride of the highest highs and the lowest lows. In February 2008, in a business session at the ECA World Fitness Conference, Michael Port gave... View More

Attitude, behavior and culture can help bring you fitness success... View More

Many authors are taking advantage of self-publishing to get as many books out there as possible... View More

Have you ever felt burdened by the frustration of your training and nutrition programs not being enough for your clients?... View More

For years, I used the words "coach" and "trainer" interchangeably. I didn't realize the difference until my first interview for a personal training job. I fed the gym owner some cringe-inducing cliché... View More

We are pleased to announce the top 15 finalists for the 2015 PFP Trainer of the Year! ...Kyle Brown, San Diego, California Host of the Empower Hour show on ESPN Radio, celebrity trainer and nutritionist... View More

Five people struggle to keep the makeshift raft they just built afloat as the waves crash around them. Their raft begins to tip over, when suddenly two castaways plunge into the sea. A third member helps... View More