Stevie-Lauren Pepple–NFPT Personal Trainer Spotlight
Meet NFPT-CPT Stevie-Lauren Pepple, another shining example of how much someone can accomplish before turning 21! She is 20 years old from Angola, Ind., and a full-time student at Purdue University Fort Wayne, slated to graduate in spring 2023. There, she is studying Elementary Education and plans to use her degree to become a Physical […]
Fitness Client Retention: 5 Reasons Clients Quit
Turning paying fitness clients into staying clients requires as much finesse as it does the appropriate application of science. Just because you get the client in the door or on the screen, is not a guarantee that they will stay with you for the long haul. Client retention is an important nonscience, human skill you […]
Post-Pandemic Gym Modification Rundown
For our clients who have experience working out in fitness centers pre-pandemic, they will likely see modifications since the pandemic. Trainers can assist clients with navigating through these new changes. During the pandemic, most gyms closed temporarily or, unfortunately for many, permanently. As the doors have started opening on those who had temporary closings, things […]
The Versatile Stability Ball
The stability ball, also known as a Swiss ball, physio ball, balance ball, or even Yoga ball, is a versatile piece of exercise equipment. While most gyms have a supply of them, it’s handy to have one at home. To be sure clients purchase the right type, there are a few things trainers can mention […]
Re-establishing Boundaries and Setting New Policies
Having policies in place as a fitness professional is vital to establishing boundaries early on when working with a client. But oftentimes, we learn as we go and don’t realize the need for a specific policy or boundary until something happens. In other cases, enforcement of these policies is loosened over time and longtime clients […]
Blake Sama–NFPT Personal Trainer Spotlight
Blake Sama, an NFPT-CPT for 15 years, was born and raised in Arlington, Mass., a suburb of Boston. He moved into the city for school and never left. Blake holds both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in mechanical and biomedical engineering from Northeastern University. He works to use his NFPT certification and educational background to bring […]
Fit-fluencer Red Flags
One of the downsides of social media is the upcropping of the fitness influencer. These “trainers” grow in number of followers and scientific blunders by the day. It’s time we, as the pros, call out the fit-fluencer red flags and teach our clients about real, evidence-based practices. How Body Image is Impacted In 2018 in […]
The Up and Downsides of Social Media
Oh, social media, how I love and despise you in equal measure. Social media provides just as many benefits as it does barriers or downsides. Let’s take a closer look at them both. Social Media Upsides We would be misguided if we neglected to acknowledge the number of positives associated with the many social media […]
Ramon Maisonet–NFPT Personal Trainer Spotlight
Meet Ramon Maisonet, born in NYC and raised in upstate NY and also Puerto Rico where he developed a love for the beach. In his youth, Ramon ran track and played soccer, touch football, and handball. He started “working out” in college, where he majored in Psychology, eventually going on to grad school and practicing […]
Keys to a Successful Discovery Call with Fitness Clients
Every health and exercise professional has their own approach to onboarding a potential client. Some offer initial consults (free or for a nominal fee), some offer a free workout session, while others might invite potential clients to group sessions for free. Whatever way you approach recruitment and onboarding is up to you and must fit […]