Hey folks. One of my new clients has some mobility issues, as they can't touch their toes. As I get him to push his hips back and keep knees locked, he gets as far as the kneecap with his hands. Of course when he has a slight bend in his knees, he can go further. A default answer would be...

I'm a personal trainer. I just had a interview with a small private non corporate gym. I'm worried that the interviewer may have contacted my current employer at the gym I'm working at. Does anyone know if it's the norm or not in the personal training business for an interviewer to call ones...

I thought it might be productive to document the construction of my personal training studio here, so feel free to comment, criticize or critique as I post the steps and offer your thoughts on what you like/don't like or what you would've done differently. The space is a 3,000 sq ft house that...

I'm opening a gym in a small town and the outside of it is going to have red and white barn look to it with a black roof. So far I have come up with 3 potential names Barnyard Barbell Club Barnyard Fitness Barnyard Muscle and Strength Club

Just wondering how hard it is.

Hey guys. I've been looking around the web, talking to trainers... and I've come across the Darby Training System certifications. He seems to be providing the sort of "next big thing" here in the GTA (from what I've heard) when it comes to add-on certifications (for example, you can get 8 CEC's...

At this stage my work is giving me a lot of free clients (as part of the signup process. I also don't get paid for them at all). A few of them have been "backseat PT's". What I mean is they research stuff, ask loads of questions (countering what I say.... At least I had answers for everything so...

Hey folks, I haven't seen many posts on here of PTs sharing their blogs and/or personal training websites. I would love to follow more people in this industry, so feel free to share your pages. A little bit about me: I have been training for 7 years (Powerlifting and now Fitness...

Hi, There is a groupon for classes and the test with the National Council of Certified Personal Trainer for 70% off. Does anyone have any feedback about this program. The price is right, but I want to see if this a good program.

I see it so much in the gym, preacher curl machine and other useless exercises (exercises for biceps, isolation tricep exercises) is almost always used by like..at least...6-7 trainers with a large variety of clients over time. I've heard similar things from other people from other gyms. I also...

Hello guys, I am facing some sensitive issues with my health. My weight is near about 92 kg and doctor suggested me to reduce weight as much I can, but I found it quite hard work.Can anyone expert here who can let me know the best and easy way to reduce weight without much physical work? Or any...

Hi everyone, Though this might be a fun opportunity for you personal trainers. I'm a physical therapist, and right now, I'm putting together a health clinic website. I was going to get physios to submit some interesting articles, but then I thought it could be a good opportunity for a few...

As a personal trainer working in a studio gym, what marketing and advertising strategies do you guys recommend? I am aware that word of mouth is the best method of gaining new clients, but outside of this to generate new leads, what has worked well for you?

If I had certified for training people how do I maximize my chances of applying to a job in a gym? For example there is a thread of in need trainers.

I have videos and course materials a friend sent me for NASM. Is it possible to review these then sit for the CPT exam? Or is there more to it? What are the bare minimum requirements for the CPT exam?

Hi. I was just looking for ideas on how everyone else gets their clients? I seem to have a few people interested but felt maybe if I looked at how you all do it, I could better my method of deliverance.

I have a new set of clients that are looking for me to write a 30 min/day program. My usual format is at least 1 hour programming and I am having difficulty thinking of ideas, since some days they would like it to be 15 minutes in the morning and 15 minutes later that day. I feel this time is not...

Should I continue the class with just the person or 2? or reschedule until I get a few more ppl?