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Developing a Career as a Certified Personal Trainer
May 16, 2018by Robert C. Linkul, MS, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, RCPT*D, FNSCA
Robert Linkul presents, "Developing a Career as a Certified Personal Trainer"
Coaches
Should You Be Training Your Personal Training Clients like Athletes
August 29, 2018by Jim Kielbaso, CSCS
Jim Kielbaso, MS, CSCS, spoke at the NSCA's 2013 Personal Trainer Conference about finding balance between working with personal training clients vs athletes.
Personal trainers Program design Organization and Administration
Client Consultation
May 21, 2018by NSCA's Essentials of Personal Training, Second Edition
During the initial interview, the personal trainer and client assess compatibility, develop goals, and establish a client-trainer agreement.
Personal trainers Program design
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
Professional Paperwork and More—Suggestions for Protecting Yourself as a Certified Personal Trainer
April 12, 2018by Robert C. Linkul, MS, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, RCPT*D, FNSCA
Every client should participate in a 20 – 30 min initial interview and consultation prior to participating in any physical activity. This process allows the personal trainer and client time to complete the strategy session form, physical activity readiness questionnaire (PAR-Q), professional liability form, and trainer-client agreement.
Personal trainers Organization and Administration Client Consultation|Assessment
In the Business of Building a Clientele, the Referral is King
April 12, 2018by Robert C. Linkul, MS, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, RCPT*D, FNSCAPersonal trainers Organization and Administration Professional Development
Back to Basics: 3 Steps of the Initial Consultation
August 24, 2018by Joni Boyd, PhD, CSCS and Nicole Swank, MS
Developing a truly successful program involves several layers that the personal trainer must address with time, competence, and critical thinking. A thorough and complete initial consultation can ensure that the personal trainer has all the data that they need to design a program that is time-efficient and successful.
Personal trainers Program design Organization and Administration Client Consultation|Assessment
Resistance Training for the Aging Adult: An Evidence-Based Approach
August 29, 2018by Brent A. Alvar, PhD, CSCS,*D, RSCC, FNSCA
Brent Alvar, PhD, CSCS,*D, RSCC*D, spoke at the NSCA's 2013 Personal Trainer conference on the evidence supporting resistance training for older adults.
Personal trainers Exercise Technique Program design
Trainer Tips: Hypertrophy
May 24, 2018
Trainer Tips are infographics designed to help you, an NSCA professional, educate clients and promote your services. These member-only resources can be used for client education, motivation, and promotion.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design
Teaching Focus: A Personal Perspective
June 11, 2018by Johnny Gillespie, CSCS, NSCA-CPT
The constant presence of technology can train the mind to be in a constant state of reactivity and unease. Personal trainers can help their clients improve performance by teaching them how to focus.
Personal trainers Exercise Science
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