Consummate Fitness Professional: Starting & Growing Your Training Business V

After being in the health & fitness industry for the past 9 years, I have been asked many questions about becoming a personal trainer. Many health conscious people aspire to be great influencers of change in their world, so it's no surprise that a career in personal training comes to mind first. But, it can be overwhelming just to figure out what education is needed, certifications are required, business licenses to apply for and how to just get going. I'm going to take the next 4-5 episodes to discuss a number of things to consider to be a successful and well-rounded personal trainer. Today I discuss: 

-More about the practice of personal training

-Set up and preparation for all sessions

-Filling out informed consent forms, waivers, doctor's releases (when necessary) and agreements

-Setting and agreeing on goals, revisiting them frequently and planning ahead for goals

-Take measurements appropriate to goals

-Plan and track all workouts and progress, share regularly

-Set a schedule, stick to it

-The do's and don'ts of personal training

-Miscellaneous wrap up