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Fitness Marketing Foundations—The Basics and How to Implement Them Effectively

August 26, 2019by David Crump, NSCA-CPT, RCPT*D

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This article discusses the three primary channels of marketing, the regular actions that drive results in each, and the purpose of said actions, for personal trainers to help build a solid marketing foundation for their fitness business.

Personal trainers Professional Development

Personal Training for the Recreational Downhill Skier

April 9, 2018by Chat E. Williams, MS, CSCS,*D, CSPS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, FNSCA

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This article looks at the movement patterns of downhill skiing and suggests strength and conditioning exercises for the recreational downhill skier.

Personal trainers Exercise Technique Program design

Addressing ADHD Within a Program

April 10, 2018by Kelvin N. King Jr

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A problem facing personal trainers is the lack of awareness needed to work with clients who suffer from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This article aims to bring awareness of the symptoms of ADHD to personal trainers, discuss how they potentially affect training of various clients, and present programing considerations for training clients with ADHD.

Personal trainers Program design Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition, Disorder, or Disease

From Successful Trainer to Gym Owner—9 Steps to Open Your First Facility: Part 1

June 22, 2018by David Crump, NSCA-CPT

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Just as any decent coach would not have a client perform a heavy deadlift without first conducting a fitness or movement assessment, a potential facility owner should not move forward without assessing the state of their current business. This article explains three steps for conducting an assessment.

Personal trainers Organization and Administration Professional Development

The Use of Artificial Intelligence Applications for Exercise Prescription by Personal Trainers – A Call to Action

December 26, 2023by Amber Chelette, PhD, and Robyn Whitehead, PhD

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This article discusses the limitations and risks involved with artificial intelligence, such as ChatGPT, as a tool for personal trainers.

Personal trainers Program design Professional Development

NSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 102: Drew Hammond

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Drew Hammond, Army Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) Program Director at Fort Bragg, talks to the NSCA Coaching and Sport Science Program Manager, Eric McMahon, about differences between tactical and collegiate strength and conditioning. Topics include the Army H2F Program, tactical athlete programming, and how to pursue military strength and conditioning positions. Find Drew on LinkedIn: Drew Hammond | Find Eric on Instagram: @ericmcmahoncscs or Twitter: @ericmcmahoncscs

Coaches Professional Development

Cross Education with the Post-Rehabilitation Process

December 19, 2020by Brianna Simmons, Jazmine Woods, and Ronald L. Snarr, PhD, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT

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During the rehabilitation process, a client may need therapy outside of the personal trainer’s scope of practice. This article discusses safe and effective modalities that personal trainers can use with clients in the post-rehabilitation phase process.

Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design

Selecting Appropriate Objective Assessments Based on Resistance Training Status and Experience

June 29, 2018by Jonathan H. Anning, PhD, CSCS,*D, FNSCA, Brock Jensen, PhD, and Christopher Richard Lefever, PT, CSCS

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While exercise is safe for most participants, many screening strategies have been implemented to reduce the likelihood of injury, and possibly death, from exercise. This article shares an objective strategy for selecting an appropriate assessment method based on a client’s resistance training status and experience.

Personal trainers Exercise Science

From the Field – The Journey to Building a Sports Performance Facility: From Head Trainer to Business Owner

December 11, 2025by Jonathan Blakely Jr., CSCS,*D, RSCC

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This PTQ article shares a real-world story to give inspiration and practical advice on creating your own sport performance business. Visit NSCA online to read more on athletic performance and professional development.

Personal trainers Program design Organization and Administration Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Safety Emergency Procedures Legal Issues Professional Development

Developing Your Simple Personal Training Marketing Plan

June 22, 2018by Ryan Ketchum

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There is a formula for attracting more clients into your gym and it can work for you if you commit to following the right steps. This article will explain how to set marketing goals, create a marketing action plan to bring in new clients based on your strengths as a trainer, provide examples of how to implement your marketing plan, and discuss why tracking the success of your plan is important.

Personal trainers Organization and Administration Professional Development
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