Update 2/27/20. If you are a personal trainer, my guess is that whenever someone brings up Planet Fitness, you probably laugh and tell jokes about them. Maybe you even recount a story of someone who set off the “Lunk Alarm.” Well, I’m here to say you should not laugh at Planet Fitness because they are […]
[Continue reading...]4 Liability Insurance Terms Trainers Need To Know
So, you’ve decided you need fitness insurance as a professional in the fitness industry. As you might already know, the process of applying for coverage and understanding your policy can be confusing. To make your application process a bit easier, let’s break down the points of various terms you may encounter when purchasing personal trainer […]
[Continue reading...]NPTI Chicago Review
The National Personal Training Institute (NPTI) is arguably the most expensive fitness education program in the US today with the exception of getting a college degree in exercise science. In this review, I interview Wendy Harmening who went through the program in 2015 in the Chicago area. The goal of this interview is to help […]
[Continue reading...]Your Client Is Sick: Do You Train Them?
So you showed up at your client’s house to train them and you find the person coughing and sneezing and dribbling snot everywhere. Oh, and they STILL want to workout. Has this ever happened to you? What would you do in this situation? Let me try to give you some advice on what to do […]
[Continue reading...]Personal Trainer Insurance 101: Choosing the Right Coverage for You
Updated February 12, 2024. 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 […]
[Continue reading...]Strength or Cardio First: Effect On Testosterone Levels
Is it best to do strength first or cardio first in a workout? Few questions cause such debate among people. When I teach classes and ask this question, usually half of the people say strength first is best, while the other half say cardio first is best. So who’s right? Let’s ask a more specific […]
[Continue reading...]How To Pass The NSCA CSCS Exam
Update 9/5/20. If you have the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) credential, you know you have one of the most highly coveted fitness /certifications in the world. Several people have noticed the “CSCS” in my email signature (and license plate) and have asked me if I could give them some pointers on how to […]
[Continue reading...]AMGA Wall Climbing Certification Review
The American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) has a certification that fitness professionals interested in wall climbing may have wondered about. Recently, I had the opportunity to sit down with someone who obtained this certification. This interview and review of AMGA will help you as you seek to broaden your personal training skills. JC. Where about […]
[Continue reading...]Interview with ACSM Trainer Jennifer Bauer
Update 9/4/20. Jennifer Bauer is a personal trainer in Chester County PA. She recently sat for and passed the ACSM Personal Trainer test and I wanted to interview her to further help those trying to be ACSM certified. For more information also see my interview with ACSM personal trainer Pamela Hernandez. JC. What do you […]
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