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From the Field – The Journey to Building a Sports Performance Facility: From Head Trainer to Business Owner
December 11, 2025
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 Development Programs Coaching Careers Business Management Fitness Center Sport Performance Gym Fitness Programs Entrepreneurial
Kaizen for Personal Trainers – Systematically Eliminating Waste to Elevate the Client Experience and Improve Your Bottom Line
April 1, 2026
This PTQ article discusses how Kaizen and the seven flows of personal training can streamline operations and improve the client experience. Visit NSCA online to read more on fitness news and performance optimization.
Personal trainers Exercise Technique Program design Organization and Administration Client Consultation|Assessment Safety Emergency Procedures Professional Development Fitness Goals Interpersonal Communication Fitness Industry Standards Management Client Retention Productivity Client Experience
Independent Contractor Versus Employee—Are You Reporting Accordingly?
April 1, 2016
Little information is available for personal trainers in regards to differentiating the requirements and responsibilities of working as an employee or an independent contractor. Personal trainers and gym owners would benefit from understanding professional guidelines, details, and general knowledge of these two options.
Personal trainers Organization and Administration Independent Contractor Personal Training
The 5 Stages of a Fitness Business Owner’s Journey
February 18, 2019
Ryan Ketchum describes the five stages of a fitness business owner’s journey as an individual transitions from a fitness professional to a fitness business owner.
Personal trainers Organization and Administration Professional Development Fitness Industry Marketing Business Management
How Social Media Affects the Legal Rights of Employees
June 4, 2016
While social media can serve as an efficient business tool, it can also complicate the legal rights of the entrepreneurs who use them. This article focuses on three specific—and perhaps surprising—ways in which social media can alter the employment rights of fitness professionals and the gyms they work for.
Personal trainers Legal Issues Professional Development NSCA-CPT personal training employment Social media
The Importance of Setting up Systems for a Small Fitness Business
April 1, 2014
This article explains how having the right systems in place (such as accounting, training, and marketing) can help a personal trainer take his or her business to the next level.
Personal trainers Organization and Administration personal trainer career set up a personal training business become a personal trainer
Teaching for Skill Acquisition in Fitness – Best Practices for Fitness Pedagogy
April 16, 2021
The purpose of this article is to present pedagogical content knowledge to personal trainers aimed to enhance client performance and satisfaction.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design Professional Development Skill Acquisition Observation Feedback Fitness Pedagogy
Working around a Client’s Low Back Pain – Strategies and Exercise Progressions
July 14, 2023
The primary focus of this article is to provide personal trainers with an evidence- and practice-based approach to exercise selection and implementation in those with low back pain.
Personal trainers Exercise Technique Program design Client Consultation|Assessment Low Back Pain Personal Trainers Muscular Development Fracture
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