You need to read this! I recently got an email from someone who is a brand new personal trainer. The story she told me was very interesting and disturbing and I’m reposting it here to help give people insights into what goes on in some health clubs. I am omitting the name of the trainer […]
[Continue reading...]What You Learned AFTER Your Personal Training Certification?
It’s a fact: A fitness cert doesn’t mean we know everything. Passing a personal training certification test only means that we have passed the minimum requirements needed to be a personal trainer. Because of this, I want to help you. I want you tell you some of the things I’ve learned over the years – […]
[Continue reading...]TV’s Monk and Heart Disease: My Letter To Hollywood
Have you ever seen those “Now You Know” TV commercials? You know, where a celebrity tries to enlighten us into how to treat each other better.? Now, there’s anything wrong with being nice to other people; and I’m all for it actually. But, I always felt that celebrities could use their time and talents for […]
[Continue reading...]Georgette Pann Interview
If you’re a boot camp personal trainer you will love this interview! In this Successful Personal Trainer interview, I sit down with Georgette Pann. Georgette has 20+ years of health and fitness experience with expertise in fitness bootcamps. She also teaches others how to run their own successful fitness boot camps. JC. How long […]
[Continue reading...]Smoothie Review and My Recipes
Fruit and vegetable smoothies are very popular these days as you may have noticed from all the different types of smoothie mixes and recipes at your supermarket. But which smoothie best? Obviously, taste is a big consideration but to help people decide, Consumer Reports took a look at smoothies and here is a summary of […]
[Continue reading...]Exercise The Fountain of Youth
“I’m too old to exercise”. Who among us has not heard this excuse? It’s too bad that people take the path of least resistance as they grow older. Perhaps they are defeated inside and think there is nothing they can do to change their health. Not only is this thinking wrong, it can also negatively […]
[Continue reading...]Darvis Simms Interview
In this Interview I speak with Darvis Simms, a veteran personal trainer in North Carolina and the author of the new book Forever Fit and Firm. Darvis shares his ideas on how to be a better personal trainer.
[Continue reading...]Rebecca Rovay-Hazelton Interview
Rebecca Rovay-Hazelton is a successful personal trainer, freelance writer and nutritionist. She is also the author of the bestselling book, Choosing Health: A One-Size-Doesn’t-Fit-All Guide To Diet, Exercise & Motivation.
[Continue reading...]Is Your Personal Fitness Trainer Burned Out? Top 4 Signs
Update 2/27/20. Personal training is usually the top profit center in health clubs. Maintaining an efficient personal training staff is critical not only to the gym’s bottom line but also to its ability to expand its services to the public. But, how does health club management know when its staff is burned out – or […]
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