Do You Have What it Takes to be a Personal Trainer?
Truly, only you can answer this question, and it might require some soul searching and perhaps even a little experience in the industry before you have your definite answer. But there are some ideas or passions you’ll want to be sure you possess before entering the world of the fitness professional. And I’m not talking […]
Walk America: the Surgeon General Says So!
Okay, so it’s not just the Surgeon General who says walking is good for you…everyone says so! Walking ranks up there with the best form of exercise there is! And it doesn’t cost a thing – bonus! NFPT supports the Surgeon General’s call to action to ‘Promote Walking and Walkable Communities‘. Specifically, the Surgeon General’s […]
Connecting the Dots: The Emerging Role of Health Coaching, Pt. 2
In a recently published article on Health Coaching, I offered an overview of this exciting field, outlining the many positive attributes such a service can provide for our personal training clients. In Part Two, we will explore in more detail some specific methods employed by health coaches as they guide clients on their path to […]
It Takes More Than Muscle to Retain Clients
By Cathleen Kronemer, NSCA-CPT, Certified Health Coach To quote those dynamic, quirky, yet somehow unforgettable Spice Girls, “Oh, tell me what you want, what you really, really want…” We have all been in the position where we feel that a client is perhaps not being honest about what he or she is seeking in a […]
Personal Training for Women
As a part of National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, May 13-19 is National Women’s Health Week. The entire week is dedicated to bringing together communities, businesses, government and health organizations, and other groups to promote women’s health. The theme this year is, “It’s Your Time”. As fitness professionals how can you help women see […]
NFPT’s Founder Ron Clark – From Injury to Personal Training Entrepreneurial Success
More than fifty years ago, a U.S. Marine was shot through the wrist while serving his country. During rehab, he discovered a passion for fitness that drove his ambitions. This is the story of NFPT’s Founder, Ron Clark. Q: What type of exercises did you have to do to rehabilitate your wrist? A: I had […]