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Employee or Independent Contractor? Guidelines for Classifying Workers
November 27, 2020
Some positions within the fitness industry can be tricky to classify. This article helps businesses decipher the difference between a hired employee and an independent contracted position.
Personal trainers Legal Issues Professional Development Independent Contractor Employees Taxes Audits
Credential Guidelines
The NSCA credentials should always be presented using a standard format. Please review the guidelines prior to listing the credentials.
Leveraging the Trends in the Fitness Studio/Gym Community
January 1, 2015
Studio owners or aspiring owners can leverage current or emerging trends to grow (or start) their business, and better understand the fitness landscape to gain a competitive advantage.
Personal trainers Organization and Administration fitness studio personal training business personal training
Developing Leadership in Fitness Professionals
January 1, 2013
Every fitness professional should strive to become a leader in the fitness industry. This will ensure continuity across the field of fitness and assist in the establishment of standards of professionalism.
Personal trainers Organization and Administration Professional Development personal training fitness professionals How to become a personal trainer
Simplifying the Rules to Programming for Special Populations
April 30, 2018
By reviewing this simplified process of obtaining a client’s health history and physician release, designing an exercise routine with modified exercises, and providing exercises for paid clients versus general members, NSCA-CPTs can be confident prescribing a routine for those who suffer from chronic or temporary health issues.
Personal trainers Client Consultation|Assessment special populations health issues personal training nsca-cpt
The Interaction Between Metabolic Disorders and Personal Trainers
February 1, 2016
With the current rise in overweight individuals, obesity, prediabetes, and diabetes, the role of qualified personal trainers is absolutely crucial for creating a more active and healthy society.
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The Use of Artificial Intelligence Applications for Exercise Prescription by Personal Trainers – A Call to Action
December 29, 2023
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 Programming Artificial Intelligence Software Ethics
Resistance Training for the Older Client – Should They Press, Squat, and Deadlift?
April 30, 2021
This article discusses the importance of resistance training for older adults and considerations that personal trainers need to be aware of when working with this population.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design Client Consultation|Assessment Older Adult Resistance Training Activities of Daily Living Personal Trainer
Strength and Conditioning Considerations for Triathletes
November 12, 2018
Triathlons are unique compared to other sports as athletes are required to master three distinct disciplines: swimming, cycling, and running. This article lays out a training program that focuses on a balance between strength training and sport training to avoid overtraining and overuse injuries and to maximize performance in a multi-sport athlete.
Personal trainers Coaches Program design Triathlete Multi-Sport Athlete Running Cycling Swimming
Basic Obstacle Race Program Design for a First-Time Participant
April 21, 2023
The purpose of this article is to provide personal trainers an overview of training clients for their first Spartan Sprint event.
Personal trainers Program design Aerobic Endurance Muscular Strength Grip Strength
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