Becoming a Personal Trainer For Dummies - Softcover

St. Michael, Melyssa; Formichelli, Linda

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9780764556845: Becoming a Personal Trainer For Dummies

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ISBN 10: 0764556843 ISBN 13: 9780764556845

Publisher: For Dummies, 2004

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Want to turn your passion for fitness into a lucrative career? Each year, more than 5 million Americans use personal trainers to take their workouts to the next level—and this plain-English guide shows you how to get in on the action. Whether you want a part-time job at the gym or a full-time personal training business, you’ll find the practical, proven advice you need in this indispensable resource.

Becoming a Personal Trainer For Dummies is for you if you want to become a certified personal trainer and start your own business—or if you’re a certified trainer looking to improve upon your existing practice. You get a thorough overview of what it takes to get certified and run a successful business, complete with expert tips that help you:

Find your training niche
Study for and pass certification exams

Attract, keep, and motivate clients
Interview, hire, and manage employees
Update your training skills
Expand your services

This user-friendly guide offers unique coverage of personal trainer certification programs, including tips on selecting the right program and meeting the requirements. You’ll see how to develop your training identity as well as practice invaluable skills that will make you a great personal trainer. You also receive savvy guidance in:

Choosing the best fitness equipment
Creating a business plan, a record-keeping system, and a marketing campaign
Performing fitness assessments
Developing individualized exercise programs
Advancing your clients to the next fitness level

Managing legal issues and tax planning

Offering additional services such as massage and nutrition consultation
Training clients with special needs

Complete with ten great starter exercises and a valuable list of professional organizations and resources, Becoming a Personal Trainer For Dummies gives you the tools you need to get the most out of this fun, fabulous career!

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Find out what it takes to be certified

Find your training niche and make money

Want to be a personal trainer or improve your existing practice? This fun, practical guide gives you the tools to manage your business; design and conduct professional, effective workouts; and advance your client to the next level. You'll find savvy tips on choosing the right certification for you, marketing your business, and obtaining the best equipment and support.

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Explanations in plain English
"Get in, get out" information
Icons and other navigational aids
Online cheat sheet
Top ten lists
A dash of humor and fun

Discover how to:

Study for certification exams
Attract, keep, and motivate clients
Manage legal issues and tax planning
Interview, hire, and manage employees
Expand your services

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About the Author:

Melyssa St. Michael is a renowned fitness expert who appears on national news channels and has been interviewed for major publications. Linda Formichelli writes for Men's Fitness, Muscle Media, and other magazines.

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