By Topic: Career Development

As personal trainers, we understand that other people exert far more influence on our behaviors, actions and identity than we sometimes like to admit. From the competitive spirit that arises when work

There are special and unique bonds that are made between clinician and patient in a rehabilitation setting. Many times, rehab patients are at a very difficult time in their lives and through months of

Fitness and health professionals are not making enough money for the time they invest in their careers... View More

The health/fitness industry is constantly evolving with new scientific research and education released on a regular basis... View More

No wonder good trainers contemplate leaving the profession when they don’t feel they look like an Instagram model or they just maxed out their credit card for “Business Guru Secrets”... View More

Imagine walking into a digitized gym where every machine and barbell is equipped with smart weights and is connected to your client’s wearable device, an app and a leaderboard. It might seem like... View More

Motherhood can be tough as it is, and being a working mom can host its own challenges on top of the already busy life of a fitness professional. According to Pew Research, 77% of adults say women have

Your passion is to help people maintain or regain optimal health and fitness. Under current law and standards, you are only permitted to work with clients who are already fit and healthy or have been... View More

When you think of a hero, who comes to mind? A real-life hero might be described as someone who steps up in a crisis, who is admired for courage or noble qualities, or someone who... View More

Just as we coach our clients to measure their goals for success, we too must have our own goals for business, otherwise it’s never going to evolve... View More

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

I sat in a velvet theatre seat, ready to relax, sip my coffee and take in a morning of presentations at Growth Day in L.A... View More

A great tool like the SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats) analysis can shift the narrative for you and your company... View More

Does the idea of integrating your passion for fitness into the medical model excite you?... View More

In 21 years, I’ve managed to create three things that went viral online. That is one viral piece of content every 7 years... View More

Personal trainers often start their careers as employees at a commercial facility... View More

I am a success junkie. I love making vision boards, setting goals, hitting achievements, earning income and growing as a leader... View More

Personal trainers learn about helping clients and exercise selection in their certifications and education, but one area that is typically overlooked by many new trainers is building a business and a... View More

A long-term career in fitness is a calling. Successful trainers are not born; they are forged from hard work, grit and determination... View More

A great trainer today will have the same foundational qualities as a great trainer will have 10, 20, 50 and 100+ years from now because the universal principles of training never go out-of-date... View More