Continuing education is a subject on many trainers’ minds these days. Some question the need for it, and others can’t get enough. Continuing education does…
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Why Personal Trainers Need to be Technology Savvy
Think through your day and how much technology, social media and just the Internet in general is a part of your day. We spend so…
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Trainer Spotlight: Erin Maratta
I have been into fitness for over 10 years and always had a passion for moving the body and feeling great! I became serious about…
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Keeping Personal Training Personal
The term “personal trainer” was not made up by accident. What has become the title for our profession is still the definition of what we…
READ MORECommunication is Key
Communication is a big part of personal training. In fact it may be the single most important aspect of personal training. Being able to communicate…
READ MOREDiets Don’t Work
Diets don’t work. Millions of people each year diet and come to the conclusion that diets don’t work. Perhaps a new approach is needed. Actually,…
READ MOREPractice What You Preach
As personal trainers it is important to practice what you preach. If you are giving a diet or exercise program you should at least be…
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Using Email Marketing for your Personal Training Business
Personal training can be a tough business. Most trainers need to be on their toes and market themselves to maximize their client base. Marketing can…
READ MOREWorkout Intensity with Your Clients
Intensity might be the most important aspect of a training session with your clients. Keeping the right level of intensity will push your clients without…
READ MOREUsing Water to Fight Fat
Water has many very important jobs to do in the body. The first is to help the body perform day to day duties. The human…
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Proper Squat Training for Personal Trainers
One of the most fundamental movements of human beings is the squat. It’s a prominent position in baseball for the catcher. In foreign countries, it…
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Raising the Bar: How to be What Your Personal Training Clients Expect
Clients expect a great deal out of their personal trainer. They expect the best service, best results, best personality. Really, the best everything. That is…
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