Becoming a Personal Trainer For Dummies
Description
“…This non-nonsense book covers every conceivable aspect of the personal-training industry…straightforward, informative and easy to read…” ( Muscle & Fitness , March 2005) From the Inside Flap 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. THE DUMMIES WAY ® 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 Get smart! @www.dummies.com Companion Web site Go to www.dummies.com/go/personaltrainer Go to www.dummies.com/go/personaltrainer See a complete list of titles See a complete list of titles Sign up for eTips Sign up for eTips 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. Discover how to: Study for certification exams Study for certification exams Attract, keep, and motivate clients Attract, keep, and motivate clients Manage legal issues and tax planning Manage legal issues and tax planning Interview, hire, and manage employees Interview, hire, and manage employees Expand your services Expand your services 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. Read more
Features & Highlights
- Love helping other people improve their physical fitness? Become a certified trainer, start your own business, and grow your client base with this user-friendly and practical guide
- 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 Becoming a Personal Trainer For Dummies.
- If you want to become a certified personal trainer and start your own business—or if you’re a certified trainer looking to grow your existing practice—you’re in the right place. This practical guide has 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
- Find your training niche
- Study for and pass certification exams
- Study for and pass certification exams
- Attract, keep, and motivate clients
- Attract, keep, and motivate clients
- Interview, hire, and manage employees
- Interview, hire, and manage employees
- Update your training skills
- Update your training skills
- Expand your services
- Expand your services
- A user-friendly guide with unique coverage of personal trainer certification programs, Becoming a Personal Trainer For Dummies includes tips on selecting the right program and meeting the requirements. You’ll learn to develop your training identity as well as practice invaluable skills that will make you a great personal trainer. Inside you’ll discover how to:
- Choose the right fitness equipment, for you and your clients
- Choose the right fitness equipment, for you and your clients
- Create a business plan, a record-keeping system, and a marketing campaign
- Create a business plan, a record-keeping system, and a marketing campaign
- Perform fitness assessments
- Perform fitness assessments
- Develop individualized exercise programs
- Develop individualized exercise programs
- Advance your clients to the next fitness level
- Advance your clients to the next fitness level
- Manage legal issues and tax planning
- Manage legal issues and tax planning
- Train clients with special needs
- Train clients with special needs
- Complete with ten ideas to expand your services (such as adding workshops or selling equipment or apparel) and a list of professional organizations and resources, Becoming a Personal Trainer For Dummies gives you the tools you need to be the best personal trainer you can be. Grab your own copy to get the most out of this fun, fabulous career.
