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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.
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Keeping Clients for Life—Three Long-Term Retention Strategies that Work
April 1, 2019
David Crump describes strategies on client retention and how to make memorable experiences for your client as a personal trainer.
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Professional Paperwork and More—Suggestions for Protecting Yourself as a Certified Personal Trainer
October 1, 2015
Every client should participate in a 20 – 30 min initial interview and consultation prior to participating in any physical activity. This process allows the personal trainer and client time to complete the strategy session form, physical activity readiness questionnaire (PAR-Q), professional liability form, and trainer-client agreement.
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Examining the Efficacy of Common Fitness and Movement Tests—Personal Perspective
June 1, 2017
In the push for personal training sales, many gyms will use assessment protocols as a way to prove to clients that they can indeed benefit from personal training. This article examines the merits behind this concept.
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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.
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How to Promote and Sell Multiple Personal Training Options with Layered Pricing
October 1, 2015
One the fastest growing trends in the fitness industry over recent years has been the increase of personal training studios. Learn how to identify the varied services that can be offered at the personal training studio, and how to promote and sell in a layered pricing format.
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Trainer Tips
Are you looking for research-based infographics you can use to educate your clients and athletes? If you’re an NSCA member you can download these resources below, along with referenced discussion points.
The Importance of the Initial Interview—Establishing Credibility Quickly with a New Potential Client
October 1, 2014
The initial interview is the starting point for the client-trainer relationship and sets the tone for the emotional connection and the development of trust and value for a long-lasting professional relationship.
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Before You Jump—Considerations Prior to Opening Your Own Facility
June 1, 2017
Before taking any steps toward opening a facility, the personal trainer should review the following considerations to ensure they are making the right decision.
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Effective Functional Exercise Programming for the Older Fitness Client After a Total Knee Replacement
April 1, 2014
This article examines the effects that are commonly experienced by people who have undergone knee replacement surgery as well as the exercises that can help them regain functionality.
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