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    Best Fitness Organization

    We always see the questions about the "best fitness certification". This topic has been beaten to death. My question is what is the best fitness organization in your opinion?

    I'm approaching...
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    Even hydrostatic weighing has flaws. I only...

    Even hydrostatic weighing has flaws. I only skinfold caliper measurements to make relative comparisons, which is all that should really matter. Like you said, going from 130mm to 120mm means that...
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    I know how you feel about body fat assessment,...

    I know how you feel about body fat assessment, but I will maintain that it is the most accurate measure of what people really want - less subcutaneous fat. Weight just tells us about loss of mass,...
  • Do you want to be a dietitian, trainer, or not as...

    Do you want to be a dietitian, trainer, or not as good at both? You can certainly become an RD and have much better knowledge than most trainers when it comes to nutrition. However, keeping up with...
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    I'm amazed that you are here asking this question...

    I'm amazed that you are here asking this question when your father is a lawyer. If you had the lease checked out and the owner is responsible, then it goes to court. The only way people push you...
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    Take a few weeks and study. I agree that the...

    Take a few weeks and study. I agree that the review book helps out a lot. Use flashcards if you need to.
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    I always try to tell people that the information...

    I always try to tell people that the information is out there. To be honest, this research will be the easiest thing you ever do in your business. You don't mention a partner, so throw out the...
  • Hello [insert name], I am interested in learning...

    Hello [insert name], I am interested in learning more about the personal training field. Would you mind if I shadowed you for a few sessions with your clients?

    If they don't respond well to that,...
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    If you own a business, the write-offs are...

    If you own a business, the write-offs are endless. Training equipment, rent, web hosting, marketing materials, internet radio subscriptions, professional liability insurance, business mileage, and...
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    These really are questions that you need to ask...

    These really are questions that you need to ask your State. The name would have a good chance of flying as long as it is your legal name. I'd still double check to make sure that you don't have to...
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    At 5'10" and 120 pounds, you are welcome to eat...

    At 5'10" and 120 pounds, you are welcome to eat whatever you want, whenever you want.
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    Like with all things, I think we are overreacting...

    Like with all things, I think we are overreacting to the whole nutrition thing. Dietitians do not break a sweat when they suggest that one of their healthy clients begins to walk a few times per...
  • When you're in college, you think minoring in...

    When you're in college, you think minoring in this, or that is going to help you. Truthfully, minors don't really mean ****. If someone came to me with a BS in Exercise Science with experience...
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    My clients range from 40-80 years old, so I work...

    My clients range from 40-80 years old, so I work with the opposite demographic as you do. I find that often times they have a different sense of humor than I am used to. This can be expected since...
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    If free weights is going to be your thing, have...

    If free weights is going to be your thing, have introduction to weight training classes. There is definitely nothing wrong with free weights, but we definitely have to work hard these days to...
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    Backspace just screwed up my post... again. ...

    Backspace just screwed up my post... again. Short version:

    - Add a group exercise studio or private personal training studio. Even if you don't want to PT - it will be a great source of extra...
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    People will either be ready to change, or not. I...

    People will either be ready to change, or not. I have clients that refuse to stop drinking alcohol excessively on the weekends. They aren't ready to change and there is nothing I can do for them. ...
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    Definitely not trying to discourage you here, but...

    Definitely not trying to discourage you here, but a lot of people come to the fitness field because they are sick of their other jobs. It doesn't always turn out so well. You obviously have to be...
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    How much do they actually want as an initial fee...

    How much do they actually want as an initial fee or an ongoing percentage? Compare this to what value you gain from there as far as discounted equipment, forms that would otherwise be drafted by a...
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    My nutrition approach is pretty simple. I make...

    My nutrition approach is pretty simple. I make everyone log their food for at least 3-4 days. I try to get them registered on a calorie tracking software if they are tech savvy. After they come...
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