Personal training can be a tough business. Most trainers need to be on their toes and market themselves to maximize their client base. Marketing can…
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Author: Denise Groothuis
Posts by Denise Groothuis:
Sitting: the New Smoking
Sitting is a tremendous health hazard, and the average American sits for eight hours per day. It is really important to address the issues that…
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Function is as Important as Being Fit
The majority of clients hire personal trainers to help them reach their goals of fitness. People want to lose weight, tighten, tone and improve their…
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The New Trend of Small Group Personal Training
Sometimes it can be difficult to sell individual personal training sessions. One-on-one personal training can range from $70-$150 per hour, which can add up to…
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Learning To Deal With Stressful Personal Training Clients
In order to be successful, a fitness trainer must possess both excellent educational skills and practical skills. Education is key. You must have a strong…
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Keep Your Personal Training Clients Over Christmas
The gym industry is predictably slow at certain times of the year. Usually, clients become inconsistent during the summer months and during the holiday season.…
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All Trainers Are Not Created Equal
Most of the people that work with a trainer feel that their trainer is “the best.” I have never met anyone who doesn’t rave about…
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The Benefits of Exercise
It is common knowledge that exercising has many health benefits, yet according to the Center of Disease Prevention, over half the US population does not…
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Strength Training for Children
Strength training offers many benefits to all types of children and adolescents. Strength training is a type of exercise and conditioning that focuses on the…
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Women and Weight Training
Women and weight training is something that isn’t usually observed. Many women are afraid to lift weights because they are worried that they will get…
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Is Niche Training Worthwhile?
In our society there are many diverse groups of people ranging in age, gender and fitness level. As fitness professionals, we learn to train each…
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Health Hazards of Traveling for Business
Most people know that if they exercise and eat right they will have a healthier lifestyle. However, sometimes our jobs, family and other commitments prohibit…
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