So you showed up at your clients 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...]How Young Can A Personal Trainer Be?
So, you’re under 18 and want to be a personal trainer. Can you do this? Recently, I was asked if it was OK if a 16 year old attended a personal training certification class I was teaching. That got me to thinking if there were other young people out there also wondering if they can […]
[Continue reading...]Personal Trainer Insurance 101: Choosing the Right Coverage for You
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, […]
[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...]Personal Training During Ramadan
As personal trainer, you will be working with many different types of people. They will not only have different personalities but religions too. While religion does not need to be considered when training someone, I know some fitness trainers struggle with this when the religion dictates that people follow certain dietary guidelines. One such group […]
[Continue reading...]Best And Worst Sunscreens
What’s the best sunscreen to wear to reduce sunburn and skin cancer? Are they all the same. Unfortunately no. While sunscreen labels have improved, I still don’t trust what I read as far as SPF numbers are concerned. Fortunately, there is Consumer Reports to help us out. In May, 2015 Consumer Reports reviewed Sunscreens. Not […]
[Continue reading...]How To Pass The NSCA CSCS Exam
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 study for […]
[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 Amy DeLozier who obtained this certification. Hopefully this interview and review of AMGA will help you as you seek to broaden your personal training skills. JC. […]
[Continue reading...]Interview with ACSM Trainer Jennifer Bauer
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 want to […]
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