Over the past 25 years in the Fitness profession, I’ve seen 95% of trainers not only have no older clients but also NEVER speak to older folks in gyms all over America. I have to ask, “Why?” These...
Last Wednesday we talked about some very basic research techniques to stay up-to-date in the fitness world. Today I’d like to discuss how to distinguish the good, bad and ugly when it comes to...
Being an effective personal trainer requires constant education. Exercise physiology and nutrition, which represent the core knowledge of an efficient personal trainer, have always been exploding...
After 24 years in our business, and some 4,500 clients later, I still love every part of my job. I am always fully booked with clients and you can be too! I'd like to share five of the repeating...
Last week we discussed the importance of taking out all the scientific jargon when talking with your clients. It is easier for them to understand, remember and apply what you say. Don't make your...
“Alright Mrs. Parks”, the instructor begins, “When optimizing caloric expenditure and there is a consequent adipose tissue volume reduction during steady state aerobic exercise performance, you must...
Patience my dear Watson! Continuing from Tuesday’s post, Focus on People, here’s another good saying: “Patience is a virtue”. I say it’s more like a gift. It’s a gift to give to others, and it’s a...
Understanding clearly the role of a certified personal trainer can help mold and shape the future of your career. Although questions like "Why do you want to become a personal trainer?" or "Why did...
What does “BE the resolution” really mean? It can certainly mean the obvious: A cliché type of saying we use to imply that you should take advantage of the growing number of fitness enthusiasts that...
Bill McGinnis is an NFPT-certified Master Fitness Trainer, and trains exclusively at the University of Texas Medical Branch Alumni Field House on Galveston Island, TX. He has over 25 years in the...
