One of the most popular posts on this site is the interview I did with an ACE certified personal trainer, and how he prepared for the exam. Because of that, I wanted to do another ACE review to help people get another perspective. In this review, I interview ACE personal trainer and author of Beating […]
[Continue reading...]How Many Steps Per Day Is Best?
I was at the gym recently and noticed a woman walking on the treadmill. She was probably in her mid 40s and pretty overweight. She wasn’t walking fast, but after a few minutes she was so tired that she literally had to get off the treadmill and take a breather. A while later, I watched […]
[Continue reading...]5 Marketing Lessons From Planet Fitness
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...]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 […]
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