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The life of a typical fitness professional (ie. fitness instructors, personal trainers, athletic trainers, etc.) is very hectic and incredibly unpredictable! Unlike a person who works in a sales or management role in a fitness club, one with a 9 to 5 job, set roles and responsibilities and job … [Read more...]
The fitness industry provides a wide variety of opportunities to be involved in a career that promotes healthier lifestyles and helps people pursue a better quality of life. According the United States Department of Labor: "Employment of fitness trainers and instructors is expected to grow by … [Read more...]
Personal trainers provide fitness and exercise training for clients on an individual or small group basis. Personal training services can be found in health clubs, at personal training studios or can be brought into the home. Training can be geared towards general fitness goals, sport-specific … [Read more...]
"7 Habits of Highly Effective Personal Trainers (Part One)" provided an effective outline for building a successful personal training business. This article will continue going through the process to provide the next four steps to complete the recipe for building a successful and profitable … [Read more...]
According to the 2011 IBISWorld Personal Trainer Market Research Report, there are over 230,000 personal trainers in the U.S. employed by over 50,000 businesses. Personal training generates over $7 billion in revenue each year. But much like all other businesses, the "80-20 Rule" applies (80 … [Read more...]
According to the U.S. Department of Labor (Bureau of Labor Statistics) the fitness industry, and personal training, are expected to grow 27% before 2016. This is good news for people looking to build a career in the fitness industry. Actually, it's GREAT news!! Unfortunately, new opportunities … [Read more...]
If you are thinking about hiring a personal trainer there are lots of things to consider to make sure the investment is worthwhile. Hiring a personal trainer is a decision that shouldn't be taken lightly. At the very least there should be one good reason for doing it. That reason, whatever it may … [Read more...]
Whether you're new to exercise, looking to drop that last five pounds or are an aspiring athlete looking for that extra "edge" you may want to consider hiring a certified personal trainer as a part of your workout program. Watching Bob Harper and Jillian Michaels on "The Biggest Loser" gives you a … [Read more...]
In the 21st century, the fitness industry has finally decided to evolve and move beyond dumbbells, barbells, weight stacks and treadmills. Although traditional training can produce results (with lots of effort over several weeks and months) today's consumer doesn't have nearly the amount of patience … [Read more...]
One of the first steps to becoming a qualified personal trainer is to acquire an accredited Personal Training certification. Much like a lawyer must go to law school and pass the Bar Exam, to learn what is needed to practice law and to prove he/she can adhere to a standard of practice, a qualified … [Read more...]
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