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How to Check a Personal Training Client’s Pulse During Exercise

Taking a client’s pulse is a basic skill that a trainer should know for gauging intensity.

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Working With Special Needs Clients: A Path For Any Personal Trainer

Everyone needs a little help getting motivated and inspired to work out, especially those who haven’t discovered a “fun” way to stay in shape. If…

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Starting a Fitness Facility in a Small Town

Small towns have pros and cons for fitness entrepreneurs. Are you a fitness professional living in a small-ish town? Do you have the desire or…

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Job Opportunity “Red Flags” Personal Trainers Should Look For

How can a personal trainer know if a job opportunity is worth the investment in time and exploration or is a disaster waiting in the…

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Tracking Mileage for Personal Trainer Tax Deductions

An hour or two of time the tax tips below can earn you an extra $500-$3,000 this year. Don’t let the small task of tracking mileage cost…

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Keto Strong: Training the Keto Client

The available research on ketosis doesn’t offer a great deal of guidance on how to handle this specific and regimented diet with athletes. We know…

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I just came across this great idea that will help increase referrals, and boost your social media campaign at the same time. It’s fun and…

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Tax Planning For Personal Trainers: Estimated Payments

Who has to pay taxes? Everybody does. Employees may not realize it because taxes are deducted automatically from their paychecks. Independent contractors and business owners…

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Total Body Training for New Clients

Maximizing the immediate results of eager new clients increases the likelihood of retention for both them and you throughout the year. Many clients who invest…

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“Love Your Body” Personal Trainer Challenge

After recently confronting my own body image struggles, I challenge you, as personal trainers, to do the same if you also face such issues. Despite…

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Personal Trainer: 1099 Independent Contractor or Employee

As a personal trainer, you can work as an employee, a 1099 independent contractor or be self-employed. You can work as all three if you…

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Understanding and Training Rectus Abdominis

The rectus abdominis (RA) is known as the “six-pack” muscle. Most people know where the RA is but not everyone understands the intricacies of this…

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