Becoming a Personal Trainer for Dummies

Becoming a Personal Trainer for Dummies

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. <p><i>Becoming a Personal Trainer For Dummies</i> 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:</p> <ul> <li>Find your training niche</li> <li>Study for and pass certification exams</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Attract, keep, and motivate clients</li> <li>Interview, hire, and manage employees</li> <li>Update your training skills</li> <li>Expand your services</li> </ul> <p>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:</p> <ul> <li>Choosing the best fitness equipment</li> <li>Creating a business plan, a record-keeping system, and a marketing campaign</li> <li>Performing fitness assessments</li> <li>Developing individualized exercise programs</li> <li>Advancing your clients to the next fitness level</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Managing legal issues and tax planning</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Offering additional services such as massage and nutrition consultation</li> <li>Training clients with special needs</li> </ul> <p>Complete with ten great starter exercises and a valuable list of professional organizations and resources, <i>Becoming a Personal Trainer For Dummies</i> gives you the tools you need to get the most out of this fun, fabulous career!</p>