These days, it seems like everyone is talking about Facebook and Twitter. The problem is that you have Facebook and Twitter accounts and only seem to waste time talking to old high school friends. So are... View More
Managing a personal training department requires a number of skills, not the least of which is creating and enforcing systems to ensure that results are generated in a reproducible fashion. As the leader... View More
Keeping a perspective on who we are and what we do is sometimes very difficult simply because of the nature of our business and how long we have been doing this. Because we work with one of the most intimate... View More
What do schools, corporate workplaces and home offices all have in common? Each is experimenting with jettisoning an old-school concept to replace traditional chairs with exercise balls. Generically known... View More
The lazy days of summer are upon us. Clients are vacationing, kids are home from school, and the call of the pool, the beach or that steamy novel is almost irresistible. Relaxation is good, but distraction... View More
If you are a personal trainer, you have no doubt met clients that just couldn’t get started. They seem to be forever waiting for just the right time to get going. The excuses are neverending, and... View More
I just recently wrote an article in PFP for the May on how to save money during hard economic times, both for the employer and employee (Click here to read>>). What I realized was it is very difficult... View More
Most of us have heard the saying, "When one door closes, another door opens." In this economic time, I believe the saying will change to, "When one door closes, the ones beside it have or will be doing... View More
There are many kinds of personal trainers. We all have our specialties and our favorite clients to train. We also all have unique career aspirations and goals for our businesses and our lives. Some personal... View More
It's easy to sell personal training when a prospect approaches you, check-in-hand and committed to making a positive change in his or her life. The most effective (and well-paid) trainers, however, can... View More
As career trainers, we find ourselves in a very “comfortable” situation. We have the benefit of usually knowing who our clients are because we have worked with them for awhile. We know their... View More
Whether you’re just starting out in the fitness industry as a personal trainer or are a seasoned veteran with years of experience, this thought has probably crossed your mind: “Am I maximizing... View More
Kaiser Serajuddin, a frequent PFP columnist/writer and personal trainer, recently got up close and personal about the state of the fitness industry with PFP Editor Shelby Murphy.Listen, learn and let... View More
Over the last few years, one-on-one personal training has solidifi ed its spot as a popular service in the middle and upper income groups. During that same time, the profession of personal training has... View More
If you're like me, you get bombarded with information on the latest and greatest in training - dos and don'ts, how to make more money, how to maximize your time, how to place better ads, how to sell better,... View More
I sought out to investigate the revenue and profit potential of online personal training programs. You know, those online personal training services that promise to broaden your market base and increase... View More
I just read an article at ABC news online on how artificial sweeteners in diet soda can actually cause people to gain weight (from a Purdue University study)! Though not fully researched and proven, your... View More
The Nintendo Wii system also offers an easy-to-use, versatile system to perform some sport-based and aerobic workouts as well as a Dance Dance Revolution dancing simulator. With such games as bowling,... View More
If you are a trainer with aspirations of growing your business beyond the limitations of you own production with clients, adopting the mindset of a CEO is critical. I'm of the belief that your business... View More
A thorough read, The Pain-Free Program is a great starting point for any fitness professional who would like to begin delving into the realm of corrective exercise. Written by 2009 PFP Trainer of the Year
