Setting goals is a necessary first step in the process of personal growth and achievement, and certainly integral to programming for personal training clients. But…
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Setting goals is a necessary first step in the process of personal growth and achievement, and certainly integral to programming for personal training clients. But…
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Despite the commonly held perception that personal trainers are just rep-counters or vain meatheads, being a fitness professional requires abundant knowledge, grit, dedication, and professionalism.…
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“Gym-timidation” is a real phenomenon and occurs when a client feels uncomfortable in the gym, intensifying any personal insecurities. First-time exercisers may also feel uncomfortable…
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Encouraging and motivating fitness clients with the “right” words go with the territory of being a health and fitness professional. While there are many inspiring…
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The act of planning meals is a stumbling block for many fitness clients mostly because of the perceived time and effort planning meals and clean…
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The first year in a new career venture is – as expected – intimidating and filled with uncertainty, and starting out in the fitness industry…
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From Acuity Scheduling to Zenfit, there are hundreds of – literally from A-Z – fitness software platforms and apps that allow fitness professionals to manage…
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Social media is the way to connect with people these days, especially if you desire to expand your professional presence. It’s free. It’s varied. It’s…
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Personal trainers are well-educated fitness professionals committed to bettering the lives of their clients. But that’s just one dimension of a personal trainer’s skill set…
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Although the foundation of personal training is, at the heart of it, about the people we interact with and train, we can’t ignore the business…
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Social support provided by friends, family, and peers is a significant predictor of success in the achievement of health and fitness goals. For our personal…
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Establishing rapport is the first step towards developing successful and sustainable relationships with fitness clients. Rapport indicates a mutual trust and respect is present within…
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