Developing Leadership in Fitness Professionals
by Keith Chittenden, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D
Personal Training Quarterly
January 2013
Vol 1, Issue 1
Every fitness professional should strive to become a leader in the fitness industry. This will ensure continuity across the field of fitness and assist in the establishment of standards of professionalism.
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