Having policies in place as a fitness professional is vital to establishing boundaries early on when working with a client. But oftentimes, we learn as…
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Bloodborne Pathogen Standard: OSHA Code of Federal Standards
Many places of employment require employee training on the federal Bloodborne Pathogen Standard set by OSHA. The content of this article applies to fitness center…
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Group fitness is a fun and growing part of the health and exercise industry. Such settings offer a unique opportunity for socialization, group support, and…
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Professionalism and communication may well be the most important qualities distinguishing truly successful certified personal trainers from unsuccessful ones. After 20 years in the fitness…
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Podcasts are one of the quickest growing opportunities for fitness professionals to share their knowledge and expertise. Over 50% of Americans report listening to podcasts,…
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A career in personal training is no doubt far more challenging than most ever expect it to be, and one of the biggest reasons for…
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When marketing your business, it is essential to understand that there is a beginning, middle, and future of your client’s experience with you. In order…
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Transferable skills refer to those actions that we can apply across various industries and roles. Whether we acquire these skills from working in another gym,…
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As most personal trainers have been forced out of in-person training for most of 2020 discovered, an abundance of online and remote training apps and…
READ MORESix Soft Skills Every Personal Trainer Needs
All personal trainers must possess a solid foundational knowledge of exercise science, biomechanics, exercise physiology, anatomy, safety, and program design. But what about those less…
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In 2020, the US fitness industry revenue dropped by a whopping 58%. This is one of the primary reasons why every entrepreneurial personal trainer should…
READ MOREExercise Equipment Servicing Checklist: Cleaning and Maintenance
Investing in exercise equipment is an investment in our business as personal trainers. If home equipment is cared for properly, it can last a decade…
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