If you have ever taught a group fitness class, you know how fun it can be to lead your participants through an effective and energetic workout. Everyone has a smile on their face, is dripping with sweat, and talking about how much they are going to feel it in the coming days. This result, however, […] …
Articles tagged with "Trainer Education"
-
-
Initial Personal Training Consultation [Step-By-Step Guide]
Almost every personal trainer can relate to new client jitters. Like an awkward blind date, both trainer and potential client are trying to read cues and determine if they can work with the other person. If the personal trainer lacks a poised and confident demeanor, potential clients often exit the fitness center and never return. […] …
-
Do personal trainers need insurance?
Once you are a certified personal trainer, it’s important to take as many steps as possible to protect yourself, your business, and your career from a disastrous event. Liability insurance is one way you can protect yourself in case of a lawsuit so it is recommended that all personal trainers, group exercise instructors, fitness trainers, […] …
-
Group Fitness Training (Everything You Need to Know)
If you are looking for a way to make a positive impact on many people at the same time, group fitness training is your answer. From Zumba to strength training, there is something in this realm for everyone. After attending classes for a while, many people decide they want to become an instructor. If you […] …
-
33 Different Career Options for Personal Trainers
Are you interested in a personal training career, but wonder if there’s valuable work beyond the gym? Are you a personal trainer who is looking for something new? Wanting to expand your horizons is natural in any career. When it comes to personal training, current or aspiring trainers have many opportunities for growth. In this […] …
-
Personal Training Workout Templates
As personal trainers, our biggest task and time-cost outside of actual client sessions is background work like workout planning. While those who approach their duties as a trainer casually may be content with making it up as they go, those professionals who take the job seriously often spend a great deal of time and energy […] …
-
Top Workout Tools for Personal Trainers
Are you outfitting a new facility or looking to expand your arsenal? These are the best tools to get the job done as a strength and conditioning coach or personal trainer. This isn’t a What’s Hot Now list, but a selection of equipment that’s been proven effective and will last for decades to come. In […] …
-
35 Best Websites for Exercise and Fitness Professionals
The internet has a wealth of online resources for exercise and fitness professionals. Sometimes it can be difficult to distinguish factual and reputable information from myths and misconstrued information. Always check the credentials of the website and/or author, refer back to the research, or review the information yourself to determine if it’s reliable. Here are […] …
-
10 Best Personal Training Books
A book can be a crucial resource for wannabe fitness gurus out there, so we’ve compiled a list of the 10 Best Personal Training Books, plus links to purchase each one. Whether you’re an aspiring personal trainer, about to start your own fitness business, or just want to brush up on your training knowledge, take […]