First impressions are a critical part of landing job opportunities. They mean more in the fitness industry than in any other. For example, how much…
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Change It Up!
Thirty minutes of cardio, ten minutes of strength training with weights and bands, a cool down and stretching. Repeat. Repeat. Repeat. When you work with…
READ MORERules and Standards for Personal Trainers
I’m a fan of standards and guidelines. Let’s face it; anyone who has children can appreciate the very basic need for rules and setting standards.…
READ MOREGuidelines For Personal Trainers To Work By
Can there be a balance of empowerment and parameters? Absolutely! Whether you’re a club owner or an independent trainer, I’ve put together some concepts to…
READ MORETips For Studying and Test Taking
Well, it’s that time of year again. Yes, there are presents and seeing family and pretty lights. But it is also when we release the…
READ MOREHoliday Travels and Your Fitness
Bill McGinnis is an NFPT-certified Master Fitness Trainer, and trains exclusively at the University of Texas Medical Branch Alumni Field House on Galveston Island, TX.…
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BE the Resolution: Focus on People
What does “BE the resolution” really mean? It can certainly mean the obvious: A cliché type of saying we use to imply that you should…
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What’s the Role of a Certified Personal Trainer?
Understanding clearly the role of a certified personal trainer can help mold and shape the future of your career. Although questions like “Why do you…
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BE the Resolution: Patience is a Virtue
Patience my dear Watson! Continuing from Tuesday’s post, Focus on People, here’s another good saying: “Patience is a virtue”. I say it’s more like a…
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Making Certain Your Clients Can Understand You: Speak Their Language
“Alright Mrs. Parks”, the instructor begins, “When optimizing caloric expenditure and there is a consequent adipose tissue volume reduction during steady state aerobic exercise performance,…
READ MOREMaking Certain Your Clients Can Understand You: Using Analogies
Last week we discussed the importance of taking out all the scientific jargon when talking with your clients. It is easier for them to understand,…
READ MOREKeeping New Clients as a Personal Trainer
After 24 years in our business, and some 4,500 clients later, I still love every part of my job. I am always fully booked with…
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