My experience as a health and exercise professional started in 2003 after graduating with my bachelor’s in Exercise Science and achieving my first certification (NSCA-CPT).…
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My experience as a health and exercise professional started in 2003 after graduating with my bachelor’s in Exercise Science and achieving my first certification (NSCA-CPT).…
READ MOREHaving policies in place as a fitness professional is vital to establishing boundaries early on when working with a client. But oftentimes, we learn as…
READ MOREClear, prudent, and relevant communication skills provide clients with the tools needed to overcome adversity, break through a plateau, and feel comfortable turning in a…
READ MOREEvery health and exercise professional has their own approach to onboarding a potential client. Some offer initial consults (free or for a nominal fee), some…
READ MOREClient progress, whether it’s physical or mental, is feedback that informs program design, changes, and direction. However, clients have a story to tell, a narrative…
READ MOREWhenever we are approached by a new client, the level of motivation they have for committing to exercise is likely quite high–at that moment. But,…
READ MOREAs fitness professionals, supporting senior clients with the skills and tools at our disposal is an important obligation. It is vital that we help our…
READ MOREA no-judgment zone establishes an open-minded outlook on the training process right from the start. Chances are we, as personal trainers, have some background info…
READ MOREPerhaps the most daunting aspect of starting your career as a Personal Trainer is recruiting clients. Whether you are working in a big box health…
READ MOREAs personal trainers, we would love it if all clients we work with were “easy” in terms of communication, adherence, motivation, and commitment. However, we…
READ MOREThe questions personal trainers get asked by our clients are endless, and if you are considering a career in the fitness industry, it would be…
READ MORECongratulations to all certified personal trainers! After proudly displaying the newly-minted certificate on the gym wall, eager new trainers feel completely prepared to take on…
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