Fr. 32.90

Becoming a Personal Trainer for Dummies

English · Paperback / Softback

Shipping usually within 1 to 3 weeks (not available at short notice)

Description

Read more

Strongarm your way into the fitness industry
 
Interested in becoming a personal trainer? Becoming a Personal Trainer For Dummies is, obviously, the book you need. Even if you know nothing about this career path and industry, this book will guide you through the basics and take you all the way through certification and getting your first job. We're here to enlighten you on what's involved in a personal training career and teach you everything you need to know to become certified. This updated edition covers current information on topics like social media, wearable technology, outdoor and virtual training, and newer workouts like CrossFit, Active Aging, and more.
* Learn what it's like to be a personal trainer and discover if this career is for you
* Distinguish the different types of personal training
* Get the latest on wearable technology and other tricks of the trade
* Know what to expect when getting your certification and searching for jobs or clients
 
Authored by a longtime fit pro who knows personal training inside and out, Becoming a Personal Trainer For Dummies shares expert insights in a fun, digestible way.

List of contents

Introduction 1
 
Part 1: Shaping Up to Be a Personal Trainer 7
 
Chapter 1: Introducing the World of Personal Training 9
 
Chapter 2: Getting Certified 23
 
Chapter 3: Building Your Skills 37
 
Chapter 4: Planning Your Start 47
 
Part 2: Becoming a Successful Personal Trainer 65
 
Chapter 5: Creating Your Business Plan 67
 
Chapter 6: Setting Up Shop 79
 
Chapter 7: Developing Sound Business Practices 97
 
Chapter 8: Flexing Your Marketing Muscles 117
 
Chapter 9: Retaining Your Clientele 133
 
Part 3: Putting the Personal into Personal Training 153
 
Chapter 10: Getting to Know You: Performing Initial Consultations 155
 
Chapter 11: The First Session: Performing the Fitness Assessment 171
 
Chapter 12: Before We Meet Again: Planning the Program 189
 
Chapter 13: Taking Your Client through the First Workout 205
 
Chapter 14: Choosing Exercises and Teaching Your Beginning Client 217
 
Chapter 15: Taking Your Client to the Next Level 225
 
Part 4: Growing Your Personal Training Business 237
 
Chapter 16: Preparing for Growth: Automating and Documenting Your Workflow 239
 
Chapter 17: Hiring Additional Staff 251
 
Chapter 18: Establishing Your Business Culture 269
 
Part 5: The Part of Tens 283
 
Chapter 19: Ten Great Ways to Expand Your Services 285
 
Chapter 20: Ten Helpful Tools 291
 
Chapter 21: Ten Ways to Be the Best Personal Trainer You Can Be 297
 
Index 305

About the author










Shannon Austin holds a Master of Science degree in Exercise Science & Health Promotion, with a concentration in Wellness Coaching. She was a personal trainer from 1999 to 2002 and went on to become the founder, owner, and personal trainer at Mota Fitness in Lake Oswego, Oregon.


Summary

Strongarm your way into the fitness industry

Interested in becoming a personal trainer? Becoming a Personal Trainer For Dummies is, obviously, the book you need. Even if you know nothing about this career path and industry, this book will guide you through the basics and take you all the way through certification and getting your first job. We're here to enlighten you on what's involved in a personal training career and teach you everything you need to know to become certified. This updated edition covers current information on topics like social media, wearable technology, outdoor and virtual training, and newer workouts like CrossFit, Active Aging, and more.
* Learn what it's like to be a personal trainer and discover if this career is for you
* Distinguish the different types of personal training
* Get the latest on wearable technology and other tricks of the trade
* Know what to expect when getting your certification and searching for jobs or clients

Authored by a longtime fit pro who knows personal training inside and out, Becoming a Personal Trainer For Dummies shares expert insights in a fun, digestible way.

Customer reviews

No reviews have been written for this item yet. Write the first review and be helpful to other users when they decide on a purchase.

Write a review

Thumbs up or thumbs down? Write your own review.

For messages to CeDe.ch please use the contact form.

The input fields marked * are obligatory

By submitting this form you agree to our data privacy statement.