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Tips for Selling More Personal Training to Prospective Clients: From Personal Experience
December 28, 2020by Sam Rothschild, CSCS
This article walks personal trainers through how to present a program for the common goals and what to do if the process does not produce a sale.
Personal trainers Professional Development
Technology and the Personal Trainer—Interviews from Experts in Personal Training
April 8, 2018by Carmine Grieco PhD, CSCS
As consumers embrace technology, they are also expecting that same incorporation of technology into their exercise programs. This article shares how some top trainers are meeting this need.
Personal trainers Organization and Administration
Personal Training for the Sedentary Office Worker
April 6, 2018by Ryan T. McClure, CSCS and Bryan K. Jackson, CSCS
No training program can completely eliminate the risk of cardiovascular disease or low back pain, but some steps can be taken to decrease the likelihood of being afflicted by either.
Personal trainers Program design
The Importance of the Initial Interview—Establishing Credibility Quickly with a New Potential Client
April 12, 2018by Robert C. Linkul, MS, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, RCPT*D, FNSCA
The initial interview is the starting point for the client-trainer relationship and sets the tone for the emotional connection and the development of trust and value for a long-lasting professional relationship.
Personal trainers Organization and Administration Professional Development
ERP Personal Training Program
The NSCA Education Recognition Program (ERP) Personal Training Program recognizes and distinguishes both 2-year and 4-year degree granting academic institutions with standardized, approved personal training curricula that is designed to prepare students for the NSCA-CPT® and the NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist® (CSCS®) certifications. The program does not have to be classified as a major, minor, sequence, or concentration. However, it does have to be a formalized area of study. A full list of required content areas can be found in the Personal Training Program application.
Training Considerations for Rowing Athletes
April 10, 2018by Jack Carter, MS, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D and Chat E. Williams, CSCS,*D, CSPS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, FNSCA
This article looks at the four phases of the rowing stroke: the catch, drive, finish, and recovery. A sample resistance training program that addresses all four phases is included.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design
Communication—Interviews from Experts in Personal Training
April 8, 2018by Carmine R. Grieco, PhD, CSCS
In this article, three outstanding fitness professionals share their thoughts and experiences on the importance of communication in the personal training field.
Personal trainers Program design Professional Development
Common Practice for Personal Trainers that Should not be so Common: Examination of Common Practices
Starting into the personal training business is a very exciting endeavor full of great potential, possibilities for success, and endless opportunities to help others. However, many of the “common practices” found in today’s personal training industry are not the most effective tactics to implement.
Personal trainers Organization and Administration Professional Development
Speed, Agility, and Quickness Drills and Application for the Personal Training Client
May 8, 2018by Vance Ferrigno, CSCS
In this session from the NSCA’s 2016 Personal Trainers Conference, Vance Ferrigno teaches how the body moves in spherical three dimensional space and how to apply fun and innovative speed, agility, and quickness drills to enhance total movement quality.
Personal trainers Exercise Technique Program design
Sat1600Kaplan
May 15, 2018 - May 13, 2025by Dustin Kaplan, ATC, CSCS, RSCC
Agility Progression and Technique for Your Personal Training Athlete
Personal trainers
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