Even though I helped clients before, during and after birth, I didn't quite understand pregnancy until I tried it for myself! There's nothing like the real experience to shed light on a situation. From sharing stories with others I know that no two pregnancies are...
Beverly Hosford
Beverly Hosford, MA teaches anatomy and body awareness using a skeleton named Andy, balloons, play-doh, ribbons, guided visualizations, and corrective exercises. She is an instructor, author, and a business coach for fitness professionals. Learn how to help your clients sleep better with in Bev's NFPT Sleep Coach Program and dive deeper into anatomy in her NFPT Fundamentals of Anatomy Course.
Two Exercises for Social Media Strength
Some people get lucky on social media, posting what ever they feel like - anytime - anywhere - and gain a huge following. The remainder of social media stars have strategy behind their success. If you're feeling stuck with social media, you're in the right place! Get...
Overcome the Fear of Subbing Clients
Many personal trainers are hesitant to sub or even to leave town because they’re worried about losing clients or the absence of vacation pay. These concerns are common and natural. Substitution can be scary. What if your clients like the other trainer better? What if...
Keep Fitness Clients Active Through Allergy Season and Year Round
Allergies can interfere with staying active in the summer. And just when you thought you got used to summer allergies, the seasons are about to change again with fall approaching! Going indoors where there is filtered air conditioning is one way to get around this...
Becoming a Fitness Presenter and/or Writer
Are you a personal trainer who wants to share your passion for health and fitness with a larger audience? Contributing to the body of knowledge in the industry by being a fitness presenter or writer is a natural next step in any fit pro's career. It's a way to...
10 Questions to Get More Personal Training Clients
Wouldn't it be great to duplicate your favorite clients and have more of them on your schedule? Your current clients hold the keys to more business. Not only is it easier to keep a client than find a new one. But, they also have access to the highest quality...
The Importance of Exercise in Lung Cancer Research
There's a good reason why Carol Michaels was awarded with Personal Trainer of the Year at the Idea World Fitness Convention this month. Cancer effects everyone. She's tapped into the needs of this population as an author and curriculum writer by applying her 20 years...
Is Your Personal Training Client an Introvert or Extrovert?
Knowing this during an initial consult can help land you the gig. Understanding the difference with current clients increases your chances of keeping them around. Some people are naturally motivated to exercise. Others need you to "get in their head" a little deeper...
The Best Way to Contact Fitness Clients
The options for communication in today's world are plentiful. Avoid contact confusion! Sort your way through the options and how to know what's best for you and your clients by considering the following... What's your contact preference? Before you begin polling...
Gluteus Minimus – Three of Three Glutes
Everybody knows the "glutes" are the largest muscle in the body. BUTT...they're not just one muscle. It's time to meet the smallest glute! It seems like an oxymoron doesn't it? small GLUTE. The Three Glutes Gluteus Maximus - 3 Gluteus Medius - 3 Gluteus Minimus - 2...
Methods for Exercising in the Water
There are plenty of reasons why your personal training clients should be exercising in the water. Whether your client experiences an injury that precludes any impact or weight-bearing activities, or they are looking for a new challenge, or perhaps just like being in...
Gluteus Medius: Two of Three Glutes
Everybody knows the "glutes" are the largest muscle in the body. BUTT...they're not just one muscle. In total, your glutes incude three muscles that each have 2-3 sections. In total, you have eight glutes (nickname for gluteals). The three glutes Gluteus Maximus -...
How to Organize Fitness Adventures
Everyone feels the need to "step out of the office" once in awhile. Even if your office happens to be a gym. Sometimes your clients crave it more than you do. Organize one of these three fitness adventures this summer. From most complex to simple, there's...
Why Does Exercise Feel Good Sometimes and Not Others?
Endorphins (happiness hormones) get all the credit for why people feel good from exercise. But, sometimes love just isn't enough. Endorphins are temporary and don't always get you motivated to start moving. They're sort of like a bribe or promise because they don't...
Travel and Vacation with Personal Training Clients
"I wish I could take you on vacation with me." Many clients say it aloud, while others are thinking it in their mind. Why on earth you'd want a health nut on vacation with you is beyond me! Vacation is a time for letting loose and splurging, right? But, seriously -...
Three Fitness Program Ideas Catered to School Teachers
Many school teachers take the summer months off from work. Some travel, but others seek to have "me time". This is where you come in. Elevate your summer business by tuning into teachers unique needs and fill the empty time slots of your clients on vacation....
Gluteus Maximus: One of Three Glutes
Everybody knows the "glutes" are the largest muscle in the body. BUTT...they're not just one muscle. In total, your glutes are made up of three muscles that each have 2-3 sections. In total, you have eight glutes (nickname for gluteals). The three glutes Gluteus...
Fitness Multi-Level Marketing for Personal Trainers: Yay or Nay?
Opportunity surrounds us in the fitness industry. Every week I get contacted by someone who has an “intriguing opportunity to share”. Isagenix, DoTERRA, BeachBody, Vemma, Herbalife, etc. Multi level marketing companies like these boast a variety of health products...