Update 7/10/19. So you’re a personal trainer looking for a job. Everybody has to start somewhere, right? You have a personal trainer job interview coming up and you don’t know what to expect. You’re nervous. If this is you, you’re not alone. Don’t worry. I’m going to help you. I’ve interviewed personal trainers, so let […]
[Continue reading...]What’s the Best Personal Training Certification?
Update 2/22/23. One of the most common questions I am asked is “What’s the best personal training certification?” It’s confusing because there are over a hundred different fitness organizations to pick from – and gyms often tell newbies, “this one is the best.” Your friends try to help too by telling you what they think […]
[Continue reading...]What Is A Master Personal Trainer?
What is a “Master Personal Trainer”?
[Continue reading...]Do Prunes Help Bone Health And Osteoporosis?
When people think bone health, they automatically conjure up ideas of taking calcium and vitamin D supplements. Fewer might also have heard of the value of potassium and vitamin K too. But those are supplements. What about foods to help bones stay strong? Well besides milk, what else is there? Well, it turns out many […]
[Continue reading...]How Young Can A Personal Trainer Be?
Updated June 27, 2025. So, you’re under 18 and want to be a personal trainer. Can you do this? I’ve been a fitness trainer since the 1990s. I also teach/train personal trainers. I was once asked if it was permissible for a 16-year-old to attend one of my fitness certification classes. That got me thinking […]
[Continue reading...]Do Personal Trainers Have to Be Fit or Look Perfect?
Do personal trainers have to be fit, skinny or muscular? No. Knowledge, empathy, communication and the ability to train clients safely matter far more than having a perfect body.
[Continue reading...]AAAI Fitness Personal Trainer Test: Study Tips and Certification Review
Updated July 2026. Are you preparing for the AAAI Fitness personal trainer test? This review explains how the certification process works, what happens during the class, how long you should study and what you can do to improve your chances of passing. AAAI Fitness was previously known as AAAI/ISMA. You may still see the older […]
[Continue reading...]Foods That Decrease – And Increase – Inflammation
Inflammation. Everybody is talking about it because too much is thought to cause to disease. More than that, people really want to know how to reduce inflammation. Can you take a supplement? Well maybe, but what about food? What foods reduce inflammation? Odds are, they are in your kitchen right now. In this review, let’s […]
[Continue reading...]Sexual Harassment In The Gym: What To Do If It Happens To You
Update 8/3/20. Almost every day we hear allegations of sexual harassment. Truth be told, this is nothing new. Unfortunately, harassment like this and other forms has been going on for many years. While we often hear only about incidents involving celebrities, Hollywood directors, and politicians, I wanted to discuss sexual harassment in fitness centers. The […]
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