A lot of people ask me about personal trainer insurance. In fact, it’s one of the most common questions I get. While there are many companies out there that offer trainer liability insurance, not all policies are equal and some important things may be overlooked. Because of this, I reached out to CPH & Associates, […]
Top 5 Personal Trainer Career Mistakes
When most people write about the mistakes that personal trainers make, they focus on exercises. Granted I’ve seen them too (here’s a post about it), but I don’t want to do that here. As a self employed personal trainer since 2002, I instead, I want to focus on career and business mistakes because, in the […]
Personal Trainers and Nutrition Advice: Yes or No?
Let’s talk about personal trainers giving out nutrition advice. Should they do it – or better yet – are they able/qualified to do it? Should personal trainers create diets for their clients? How about supplements? Should trainers recommend supplements? If yes, which ones? What happens if you make a mistake? Can you be sued? Let’s […]
My Book About Rhabdo
As many people may know, I’ve been quite vocal about rhabdomyolysis occurring after exercise. I believe it happens far more than many think, to people who should never be getting it. I discuss this medical condition in each class I teach and my personal trainer book – Personal Fitness Training Beyond The Basics was one […]
Personal Trainer Business Cards
Business cards are one of the first things many personal trainers have made for them, especially if they are self employed. Some gyms may even have business cards for their fitness staff as well. But, what do you put on those cards? Can you call yourself anything? Is there anything you shouldn’t put on business […]
Can Personal Trainers Smoke?: Get The Facts
Several months ago, I was teaching a class which included a lot of people who were hoping to become certified personal fitness trainers. At noon, I gave people a lunch break and it was then, while I was walking back to the college I was teaching at, that I noticed something I don’t think I’ve […]
Certified Trainer But Never Trained Anyone: What To Do
It occurred to me that there are probably more than a few certified personal trainers out there with no experience who haven’t yet trained anybody. This actually make sense because we all have to start somewhere, right? As such, it’s possible that some people may be stressing out over what to do during that that […]
Finding a Personal Training Mentor
For those just starting out as a personal trainer―or those who are not yet certified but desire guidance on their journey to be a trainer ―a question I’ve been asked on more than one occasion is: “How do I find a mentor?” Those who usually ask this question are fitness entrepreneurs at heart, passionate about […]
Should Personal Trainers Recommend Supplements?
Good nutrition and personal training go hand-in-hand, but what about supplements? Should personal trainers recommend supplements to their clients? I know many do this, but I advise caution. To illustrate my reason for saying this, I would like to tell you about the most notorious personal trainer / supplement incident of all time. This is […]