Utilizing National Running Day as a Personal Trainer
National Running Day is held annually on the first Wednesday in June. It is a day when runners everywhere declare their passion for running. Since…
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Hacks for Keeping Clients on Track
“The day got away from me.” “I forgot my gym clothes at home.” “I was up late.” “I’m just not motivated.” As trainers, I’m sure…
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NFPT 25 Years in the Making: Kane Kelly
We have many amazing affiliates that we got to work with and talk to on a daily basis. Most fitness professionals will stay in the…
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2017 Fitness Industry Trends
It’s that time of year again. No, not for sweet potato pie and turkey with gravy. It’s time to look at fitness industry trends for…
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Testimonials
When you earn your personal trainer certification through NFPT, your life will change in ways you could never expect. Make an impact. Be rewarded. Become someone’s fitness hero.
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Helping Clients Handle the Busyness of December
The last month of the year is upon us and it will be good to see this year from a rearview mirror. As we navigate…
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Don’t Lose Progress: How Loss Aversion Shapes Fitness Motivation
Among the most influential contributions to psychology and economics is the finding that “losses loom larger than gains.” Kahneman and Tversky’s (1979) Prospect Theory demonstrated that individuals…
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Tax Tips for Personal Trainers
As April 15th approaches it can be a tricky thing for personal trainers to save all the money that they can. I’ve put together some…
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Become a Volunteer Partner
Network with fitness industry professionals and build your reputation as you gain valuable behind-the-scenes experience volunteering for the NFPT Advisory Committee.
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What Challenging Clients Teach You as a Personal Trainer
As personal trainers, we would love it if all clients we work with were “easy” in terms of communication, adherence, motivation, and commitment. However, we…
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Progressive Resistive Overload Training for Clients with Hypothyroidism
Thyroid dysfunction can significantly affect one’s ability to engage in physical activity. Personal trainers who work with a variety of clients may encounter individuals living…
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Optimizing Alkalinity In Your Diet
As athletes, we are quite accustomed to fastidiously nurturing our bodies. From sculpting the external to feeding the internal, we are always focusing on ways…
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