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A revised and updated third edition of the popular Complete Guide to Personal Training with up-to-date content and new exercises. This book is a complete reference guide for fitness professionals who deliver exercise programmes to clients, with an in-depth look into the role of the trainer in relation to codes of conduct and client care. It contains practical tips and advice for designing a range of exercises following strict health and safety guidelines, and focuses on the best ways to sustain a financially successful business and stand out from the crowd.New for this third edition are updated government guidelines, statistics and science findings, brand-new illustrated stretches and exercises, advice on training at home or outdoors and a spotlight on client well-being.It includes:- Planning, delivering and managing exercise programmes- Adapting exercises for disabled or vulnerable clients- National guidelines for nutrition and weight- Health and safety regulations for customers, colleagues and trainers- Market research techniques to stand out- Financial management for self-employed and employed trainersThis is essential reading for personal trainers and for those teaching or studying for qualifications in this area.>
About the author
Morc Coulson is Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science at the University of Sunderland and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. He was Chair of the CPD endorsement panel at Skills Active for many years and is a Level 4 Specialist CPD course evaluator. He is the author of a number of books including The Fitness Instructor's Handbook, The Complete Guide to Teaching Exercise to Special Populations and Practical Fitness Testing (all published by Bloomsbury).
