Forum: Personal Trainers Section

On my day off today I got my first negative review to go along with 28 positive ones on Google. Long story short, I do 28 day recurring billing cycles and once each cycle is purchased it's non refundable. Clients must notify me to terminate membership before next billing cycle (only 24 hrs...

The answer is everything. Yup. Lol. Ok, actual question. I'm working on my NASM cert and I've went through the book once, the interactive stuff, and the quizzes online. I am planning on going through a few things in some more detail just to make sure I have a firm grasp on the concepts. I've got...

My client has been squatting for a few yrs. She uses a sandbag and has only gone up to 20/25 lbs. After having slight knee pain, she went to doctor and pt, who said the cartilage in her knee is worn down. She is blaming this on squatting with me below parallel. Her form is excellent and she has...

For those who got a degree in Kinesiology, which text books would you recommend someone to keep? Just the kinesiology class textbooks and sports nutrition, or the anatomy, physiology and chemistry text books?

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Hi everyone. Hope you have had a pleasant weekend. I'm studying for the NASM PT exam and would really value having a Study Buddy (or Study Group, as the title indicates). I'm very dedicated, very consistent. I study for an hour everyday and then spend 30 minutes doing practice quizzes. ...

Dear fellow trainers, I am in desperate need of an excel like piece of software where i can quickly slot my clients exercises in for the day and print of graphs if needed to show them their strength improvements or weight loss achievments. Yes I'm aware i could spend 100's of hours making this...

Going through the last few pages, many threads have no replies which isn't very positive from a user perspective. Is there still a need for an entire section or would it be better to consolidate into one simple questions thread and keep most of the stickies? Any other thoughts?

Sup personal trainers/diabetic muscle builders. I have a couple of questions to ask about supplements. So I'm 18, 157 lbs and I'm 5"9.5' I have been developing an extensive workout and meal plan to finally gain muscle. I have spoken to a nutritionist about my caloric intake, surplus, etc. What I...

Hello, I have a quick question for you smart people. Currently, I work for a gym company and my goal is to be able to sell more training sessions. Any ideas about what kind of stuff I should do to get people's attention? I want to book more assessments with people around the gym and sit down...

Does anyone have or know where to find a workout template on mac numbers ? would help me out loads rather than paying for these subscriptions online

Hello, I am reaching out to the community to help point me in the direction of a men's physique competition coach in or around the bay area. This is my first competition. If somebody could point me in the right direction that would be great. Thanks Brian

Looking for some advice! I'm a new personal trainer and have recently just gotten my first job! :) I will be moving to a new state in a few short weeks to begin this job. I have some friends from where I'm currently living who would like to use my services, however I'm obviously moving away....

Hi guys! I have a question.. What do you think is the best source for my client to get information? Like what is the most reliable source? I need something specific.. Thanks!

Hello, I was wondering if anyone has taken, as well as has any tips for the NCSF Sports Nutrition Specialist Exam? I'm aware that it's more of a newer cert, so most people may not have done it yet. However, it's worth a try. Let me know! Thanks

Hey guys and gals, I was asking my trainer about his workout regimen and he said that he does, weights 3 times per week and cardio twice or three times per week. I just saw a youtube vid with trainer (Darin Steen)where he mentioned doing cards and weights on alternate days. Questions: ...

A average day for me will would be 7am cardio 7:30am 50g oatmeal , 100g egg whites 20 g of optimun nutrition gold standard whey 12:00am 200g chicken breast 100g brown rice 100g broccoli 4pm 100g tuna 50g pasta 50g sweet corn Pre work out 1 serving of optimun nutrition pro bcaas ...

Im taking a fitness knowledge course and currently learning about planes of motion. While i understand the differences of sagittal, frontal and transverse one thing that had me shaking my head is how golfing is in line to the transverse plane. Explanation plzz???

I find this question really interesting to discuss and it's very important to me personally. If online service would ask you questions to determine your genetic body type (like mesomorph for instance, or your tendencies to the 3 types) as reliably and easily to answer as possible, what'd you let...

Hey so I just started going to the gym like a week ago with a buddy of mine, I don't really do much. I curl 15 of 4 sets of 12, bench about 105 of 4 sets of 12, and more. but I look kinda big like naturally (muscle wise). So I wanted to know what should I buy ? Pre-workout, Protein, creatine ?...

I am looking for someone with experience training clients for competition, preferably in the North Dallas area. Workout/diet/supplement plan and training sessions 1-2x/wk. Please send me any info or contacts that may be helpful. Many thanks! L