What I Wish I Knew My 1st Year as a Personal Trainer is a collection of articles written by NFPT certified personal trainers
What I Wish I Knew My 1st Year as a Personal Trainer
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12 Ways to Tell if Your Personal Trainer is a Waste of Money
As sad as it makes me to state this – “anyone can be a personal trainer”. This statement is perceived to be “true” on two levels. First, there is a lack of regulations governing licensure...
NFPT Live: Four Things That Are Making People Fat – Ep 15
You probably know about these four fat loss factors. Tune in to expand your understanding of how they prevent you from helping some people lose weight and stay healthy. We talk about physiology,...
No Pain, No Gain? No Way!
“Part of what makes an athlete an athlete is the ability to play through pain.” DO YOU AGREE? This statement was made by Brian P. McKeon, Boston Celtics chief medical officer during an interview....
What to Expect When You’re Expecting to take a CPT exam
To some, becoming a Certified Personal Trainer sounds like it's a breeze. Trainers workout frequently, maintain excellent health, and all of their friends ask them for fitness advice. How hard could...
NFPT Live: Touching Personal Training Clients – Ep 14
You might like touching people - or not. Your clients might like being touched - or not. There's a lot to think about when it comes to this topic. Touching clients could help your business or hurt...
Cross-Cultural Personal Training
Learn to become a culturally diverse personal trainer by creating a “melting pot gym” for new clients whether or not foreign travel is within your grasp. Every country across the globe takes pride...
How To Prepare for a Personal Trainer Interview: Attire, Questions, and Practical Portion
Preparing for a personal trainer interview looks similar to interviewing for other types of professional jobs. You will be put under what feels like a microscope, asked to showcase your best...
The 3 P’s of Music Licensing for Fitness Instructors
Music makes fitness fun, but it can get you in trouble if you don't understand music licensing. If you use music while you're getting paid then tune in and turn up the volume! Here is a brief...
NFPT Live: Alcohol and Fitness – How Do They Mix – Ep 12
Alcohol can be beneficial for fitness goals, it can also impede progress. Should personal trainers and/or group fitness instructors be teaching classes that pair exercise and alcohol? What about...
