As we discussed in a recent article, the advent of fitness-related wearable technology seems to have exploded. Taking this a step further, some tech companies have devised ways of tapping into the...
Become a Personal Trainer
Why Students Should Pursue Personal Training as a Side Job
Student's lives are filled with unique experiences, stress from assignment deadlines, and individual growth. It’s also expensive and takes a considerable amount of time. Having a side hustle on top...
Become a Full-Time Personal Trainer: Transitioning from Another Career
Transitioning to a new career in personal training from your current, bill-paying career doesn't have to be as threatening as, say, walking a tightrope. But, there are some things to consider that...
Pitfalls and Disadvantages of Personal Training Career: Reality Check for Prospective Fitness Trainers
You have just decided you want to pursue a Personal Trainer certification --- congratulations! This exciting and rewarding career path opens doors to guiding others to live their best possible lives...
Is Having a Fit Body Enough to be a Successful Personal Trainer?
As a personal trainer, having a fit body can be an impressive accomplishment, a testament to your dedication and hard work. Perhaps working out has been a passion for you, sparked by a desire to...
Understanding Muscle Fibers and Function: The Foundation of Being a Personal Trainer
To become a personal trainer who is equipped with the knowledge necessary to be considered a fitness "expert", you need to know the basics of human movement. That is, how knowing the different...
Defining General Fitness: What Burgeoning Personal Trainers Should Know
What exactly is general fitness? For anyone considering a career in personal training, having a firm grasp on the very definition of that which clients will pay you to achieve is absolutely...
5 Steps to Prepare to Become a Certified Personal Trainer
Congratulations! You took the first big step – you have decided to pursue a career in fitness and want to prepare to become a certified personal trainer. It can seem like an intimidating journey to...
A Personal Training Career–Is it really worth it?
Why choose a career in personal training? The easier question to answer is, why not a career in personal training? A career as a certified personal trainer opens more doors than you might imagine...
“How I Thought I’d Get Clients”: What New Personal Trainers Can Learn from the Seasoned
Perhaps the most daunting aspect of starting your career as a Personal Trainer is recruiting clients. Whether you are working in a big box health club, a personal training facility, or venturing out...