Category Archives: personal training policy

Personal Training: A Business of Leadership

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I ran my first half-marathon yesterday and trained an amazing group of people for the event.  These people were overcoming major challenges (blindness, obesity, ridiculous work schedules, cancer) to run the 2009 NYC Half Marathon and for some of them, it was their first race ever! You Never Forget Your First! The experience was amazing ...

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The Fitness Professionals Licensing Act – What do you think?

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I am sure many of you are aware that, as of right now, there is no legal definition of personal training in almost every state. But all that may be changing soon, starting with “The Fitness Professionals Licensing Act”. This act, which is currently on the ballot in New Jersey, would require by law all ...

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The Business of Personal Training: Your Very Own Fitness Business

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Time and again, I find myself talking with trainers who work for a gym, and are planning on "going independent", or "taking their client's private". Sounds great doesn't it, but it's always important to start with the end in mind, so I have to ask; Do you mean "make a little extra ...

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