Taking Care of Business – Resources for the Fitness Entrepreneur

A fitness entrepreneur is the latest and greatest term to describe a personal trainer who runs their own business. It sounds glamorous and edgy. To earn this title you need to put in a decent amount of work. It requires more than being in shape and inspiring others. Being a successful fitness entrepreneur requires you […]

Taking Care of Business – Resources for the Fitness Entrepreneur

A fitness entrepreneur is the latest and greatest term to describe a personal trainer who runs their own business. It sounds glamorous and edgy. To earn this title you need to put in a decent amount of work. It requires more than being in shape and inspiring others. Being a successful fitness entrepreneur requires you […]

The ‘Barely’ There Personal Trainer

What does appropriate attire look like for someone in the fitness field? Believe it or not – there’s a dress code. Sometimes there’s a strict dress code depending on where you work – a big box gym, a small fitness center in a rural city, or a therapy clinic. Regardless of location, what a trainer […]

The ‘Barely’ There Personal Trainer

What does appropriate attire look like for someone in the fitness field? Believe it or not – there’s a dress code. Sometimes there’s a strict dress code depending on where you work – a big box gym, a small fitness center in a rural city, or a therapy clinic. Regardless of location, what a trainer […]

How to Get the Most Out of Being Mentored

We can all name one or two influential teachers or mentors we had along our individual journeys when reflecting upon the progress we have made. To me, a mentor is a rare gem. It’s been my experience that true mentors are those who do not openly boast their skills, but who quietly influence and unselfishly share […]

How to Get the Most Out of Being Mentored

We can all name one or two influential teachers or mentors we had along our individual journeys when reflecting upon the progress we have made. To me, a mentor is a rare gem. It’s been my experience that true mentors are those who do not openly boast their skills, but who quietly influence and unselfishly share […]

Don’t Be One of These Personal Trainer Types

You will encounter all types of people throughout your career. Some of those people will serve as examples of what you would like to achieve. Others, sadly, will only serve as examples of what to avoid. In my career, I’ve been fortunate to work with individuals who fall in the “mentor” category. Likewise, I have […]

Don’t Be One of These Personal Trainer Types

You will encounter all types of people throughout your career. Some of those people will serve as examples of what you would like to achieve. Others, sadly, will only serve as examples of what to avoid. In my career, I’ve been fortunate to work with individuals who fall in the “mentor” category. Likewise, I have […]

How to Make the Most of a Personal Training Internship

Most students go through an internship type experience in a college program. But what about those who have never had the opportunity to intern somewhere before going out into the world? It’s not too late! You can always participate in a fitness or personal training internship outside of a formal school program. Whether you have […]

How to Make the Most of a Personal Training Internship

Most students go through an internship type experience in a college program. But what about those who have never had the opportunity to intern somewhere before going out into the world? It’s not too late! You can always participate in a fitness or personal training internship outside of a formal school program. Whether you have […]