March 5 2009
Editor's Note: This article is part of a series of articles focusing on several niche markets of the fitness industry. Search "Special Populations"... View More
Jan. 29 2009
Making it in rehab and post-rehab personal training Working with rehab and post-rehab clients is a very challenging and rewarding experience. My physical therapy patients began telling me 10 years ago... View More
Dec. 30 2008
As a club owner, manager or other staff member, have you ever wondered what seniors look for in a health club? Obviously, with the growing older adult population, this should be a concern for your facility.... View More
Dec. 30 2008
As the youth demographic has grown to become one of the largest niches within the entire fitness industry, personal trainers and health clubs can meet this rising need, add a viable revenue stream to their... View More
Dec. 29 2008
As a personal trainer and business owner, I am always looking for new ways to build my business and capitalize on my knowledge, experience and passion for health and fitness. I have discovered a specialized... View More
Dec. 29 2008
The National Council on Youth Sports is reporting that kids are joining two, three or more teams at once. The NCYS �Reports... View More
Dec. 29 2008
Since there are more than 77 million tennis enthusiasts in the US, according to Sports Illustrated, and tennis is the number one female sport in the US, there is a good chance you have a client who plays... View More
Dec. 29 2008
Through both my articles and seminar series, I discuss the �Art of Coaching� quite frequently. The Art of Coaching infers that it is not what you know as a coach... View More
Dec. 29 2008
A Similar PhenomenonIn 1911, researchers begin taking special interest in a horse owned by a German mathematician named Von Osten. The horse, aptly named Clever Hans, was reported to able to count,... View More
Dec. 29 2008
Where It All Begins Statistics have long told us that an obese child will most likely become an obese adult. What causes a child to become... View More
Nov. 24 2008
Editor’s note: This article is the second part of a series of articles assisting trainers in discovering niche markets to help jump-start their careers.
Nov. 24 2008
Editor’s note: This article is part three of a series outlining steps and concepts for those with the desire to tackle the youth obesity epidemic. ... View More
Sept. 23 2008
Editor's note: This is the first of a series that will illustrate the necessities of working with certain populations of society. Look for the continuation of the series on training seniors in the next... View More
Sept. 23 2008
Editor's note: This article is part 2 of a series outlining steps and concepts for those with the desire to tackle the youth obesity epidemic. [... View More
Aug. 21 2008
Editor's note: This article is the first in a series that outlines steps and key concepts for the trainer who has the desire to tackle the youth obesity epidemic. Youth obesity has become the epidemic... View More
Aug. 6 2008
As a club owner, manager or other staff member, have you ever wondered what seniors look for in a health club? Obviously, with the growing older adult population, this should be a concern for your facility.... View More
April 21 2008
With everyone from Oprah to infomercials touting how quickly boot camps can whip participants into shape, camps are popping up in Everytown, USA, quicker than fast food restaurants. The opportunity to... View More
March 17 2008
In the increasingly competitive fitness industry today, an emerging client is the injured athlete. Whether discussing an adolescent soccer player recovering from a knee injury or the middle-aged adult... View More
March 7 2008
There is nothing more frustrating than making the effort to get your clients in better shape, only to find them sidelined from your routine by a back injury. While people tend to recognize the risk of... View More
Feb. 12 2008
Through both my articles and seminar series, I discuss the Art of Coaching quite frequently. The Art of Coaching infers that it is not what you know as a coach that matters its how you can relay it to... View More