Evidence Based Approach to Exercise Programming

There’s always something new to learn about exercise and exercise programming. The human body has many mysteries to uncover through both science and experience. The science and research behind exercise support your mission and business as a personal trainer. Getting more familiar with it strengthens your relationship with a healthy lifestyle, which trickles over to […]
Norm Cates Celebrates a Lifetime of Fitness Achievements

On October 5th Norm Cates will be receiving Club Industry’s Lifetime Achievement Award and will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Club Insider publication. Both Club Industry and Club Insider are companies to know about in the fitness world – they keep club owners, operators, and employees connected, up to date and thriving. Norm is at the […]
Norm Cates Celebrates a Lifetime of Fitness Achievements

On October 5th Norm Cates will be receiving Club Industry’s Lifetime Achievement Award and will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Club Insider publication. Both Club Industry and Club Insider are companies to know about in the fitness world – they keep club owners, operators, and employees connected, up to date and thriving. Norm is at the […]
Starting a Niche Gym

Gyms come in all shapes, sizes, and services – from big box gyms to small-town studios and traveling personal trainers specializing in “at-home” workouts. If you are interested in carving out your own niche to offer unique services to a specific audience, get ready to learn some valuable tips and tricks to lay the groundwork […]
Starting a Niche Gym

Gyms come in all shapes, sizes, and services – from big box gyms to small-town studios and traveling personal trainers specializing in “at-home” workouts. If you are interested in carving out your own niche to offer unique services to a specific audience, get ready to learn some valuable tips and tricks to lay the groundwork […]
12 Ways to Tell if Your Personal Trainer is a Waste of Money

As sad as it makes me to state this – “anyone can be a personal trainer”. This statement is perceived to be “true” on two levels. First, there is a lack of regulations governing licensure requirements in terms of who can and can’t call themselves a personal trainer. In other words, there’s no law that […]
12 Ways to Tell if Your Personal Trainer is a Waste of Money

As sad as it makes me to state this – “anyone can be a personal trainer”. This statement is perceived to be “true” on two levels. First, there is a lack of regulations governing licensure requirements in terms of who can and can’t call themselves a personal trainer. In other words, there’s no law that […]
What I Wish I Knew My 1st Year as a Personal Trainer

What I Wish I Knew My 1st Year as a Personal Trainer is a collection of articles written by NFPT certified personal trainers
What I Wish I Knew My 1st Year as a Personal Trainer

What I Wish I Knew My 1st Year as a Personal Trainer is a collection of articles written by NFPT certified personal trainers
Using Social Media to Keep Fitness Clients Accountable During the Holidays

There’s nothing like a few holiday buffets and travel plans to threaten clients’ progress towards their fitness goals. But what if we started using the most available and immediate tool we have to support and encourage better accountability through the holiday season? The Power of Social Media Social media has become a staple – […]