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Amen to this. I sometimes see trainers working out with their clients and I feel it is ridiculous and shockingly unprofessional. When I am with a client, I am being paid to supervise and direct their...

For new trainers, fitness can be a tough field to crack in this tight economy. If you have never worked as a trainer, I highly recommend working at a gym while going to school or pursuing another...

Is this challenge paid?

While I agree you should be certified, this has little meaning to the average client. While I know nothing of your training, but your former clients are your best advertisement.

In my case, I...

As the owner of a PT studio in a small town, I can tell you that the most difficult thing in the world is to raise your prices after initially lowballing your clients.

We charge $60 per hour and...

Agreed. As a PT studio owner, I can say customer service is 90% of the profession and I am appalled with the way she trains and treats her clients.

This is an unfortunate example of how marketing...

All certs offer something different. I am NASM CPT and NSCA CSCS. For a new personal trainer, I would recommend NASM due to the fact it provides an integrated assessment and progression for working...

If they are asking for a full body workout in 30 minutes, chances are they are interested in fat loss. This means metabolically demanding exercises, circuit training and short rest periods.

Given...

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Ok, so I have just started using Advocare's Spark, a product which
claims to aid focus during the day. This product advertises itself as
"sugar free", yet it contains 11 carbs per serving-- with...

Derek, Check, rest of the board,

I am just writing to query your expertise on a subject of debate in my gym.

While the benefits of BCAAs is fairly concrete, my question is in what quantity...

Because they are unilateral in nature. Certainly not isolation from in relation to surrounding stabilizers, but certainly in comparison to larger compound movements.

A solid back program (or training for any muscle) should begin with large multi-joint movements followed by isolation/specialization exercises. Here are some examples:

Compound (multi-joint...

Agreed, your plan focuses heavily on assistance exercises for smaller muscle groups (biceps, triceps, wrist curls) without the more metabolically demanding exercises like squats and lunges. Also,...

Oatmeal= best bulking food ever.

Haha, agreed T-nation is superb. If you want chiseled abs, you must target both strength and endurance in both the rectus and abdominals. By addressing each component on different days, you can...

Both high and low rep schemes have their place in the iron game. I am currently on an undulating periodization program which incorperates high reps (10-12) during the week and lower reps (3-5) to...

Impressive lifts if accurate. My only advice would be to stick with each split a bit longer. For example, 5x5 for two weeks and then cycle down to 4 x 6 if things are not progressing. Even if you are...

Ok, so I agree your volume is a bit low. With reps of 8-10, you may want to up your sets to 3-4. With that said, you routine is devoid of overhead presses and horizontal/vertical rowing variations....

Posting your workout split alone for specific advice is like looking for a needle in a haystack. Exercises, reps and sets will determine whether or not you are successful-- so post these for each day...