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Five Tips to Help Your Athletes Lose Weight SafelyJun 5, 2007 3:51 PM There’s no doubt that fitness facilities have some athletes who are working out during the in-season. Some of these athletes may be attempting to lose weight to meet the weight goals that have been established by their coaches, trainers, etc... Archived Articles from Step by Step: Personal TrainingFive Tips to Help Your Athletes Lose Weight SafelyJun 5, 2007 3:51 PM There’s no doubt that fitness facilities have some athletes who are working out during the in-season. Some of these athletes may be attempting to lose weight to meet the weight goals that have been established by their coaches, trainers, etc... Nine Months of Fitness: Part 2May 9, 2007 11:07 AM, By Jasmine Jafferali Below is a list of general prenatal exercise modifications you can give your trainers that will help them when working with prenatal clients. Remember to also have them take a course that specializes in perinatal training so that they can familiarize ... Nine Months of Fitness: Part 1Apr 9, 2007 11:19 AM One of the most rewarding aspects of being a trainer is when I have the opportunity to train a pregnant client. They are so excited and so eager to learn everything they can about their morphing bodies and fetal development... Would you Like to Supersize Your Business?Mar 7, 2007 11:02 AM Have you ever compared your training business to a McDonald’s? Probably not. But, before you go and condemn me for mentioning the restaurant chain that inspired the fitness horror story “Supersize Me,” let me explain why you might want to start emulating some of the things that McDonald’s does if you’re ever going to achieve ... 30-Minute Personal Training to SuccessJan 25, 2007 11:33 AM, By Tracy D’Arpino Personal training can be a challenging day-to-day business. Growing your business, keeping track of cancellations and rescheduling, trying to fill down time and maximizing your income can take a lot of time and ... How to Turn Away Prospects to Land More ClientsJan 9, 2007 3:20 PM, By Jim Labadie What happens when you tell a child they can’t have something? They want it more, right? And do you believe that adults are more than just children in bigger bodies? I assure you, they’re really not.... Increasing Retention, Referrals and Revenue With A Continuous Success ProgramDec 7, 2006 10:02 AM The “Three R’s” are dear to the hearts (and bank accounts) of health club owners. But is there any simple, low-cost way that you can generate more of the “Three R’s”? In a word, yes. The Continuous Success Program ... How to Recognize the Seven Warning Signs of Personal Trainers Who Lack Respect for ClientsNov 10, 2006 9:55 AM, By Leslie Nolen Do your personal trainers treat their clients with respect? You probably said "yes" right away. And for most trainers, that's true. But some trainers become jaded, impatient, or actually hostile... Planning Your Personal Training BusinessOct 9, 2006 4:32 PM, By Patrick Rigsby Personal training businesses fail because the owners fail to focus their energy on the business; most business owners are technicians, not entrepreneurs, according to Michael E. Gerber, best-selling author of The E-Myth Revisited.... Five Steps to Conquering CancellationsSep 8, 2006 2:10 PM Educating clients about the long-term benefits of exercise is one of the important tasks of personal trainers. As we take the Baby Boomer generation into the next century, we need to figure out how to get them moving and stick with a regular exercise regimen. ... Aug 30, 2006 5:14 PM Six Sales Tips For Personal TrainersAug 7, 2006 10:29 AM Salesmanship is a critical skill necessary for all fitness professionals to master. Whether you like it or not, much of your livelihood will depend on whether or not you can close the deal. ... Five Tips To Make Your Personal Training Department More ProfitableJul 6, 2006 1:16 PM Pat Rigsby is the co-owner of several businesses in the fitness industry including the Fitness Consulting Group. He also serves as an industry consultant focusing on the development of profitable personal training departments.... Four Ways The Personal Training Department Can Improve Your Bottom LineJun 8, 2006 10:42 AM Getting the Right PeopleMay 10, 2006 11:03 AM |
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