A Personal Trainer Roadmap to Understanding and Navigating Educational Opportunities: Part 1

As and educator in the health and fitness industry, I meet personal trainer who frequently ask, “what should I complete next in my…

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The Many Problems With Personal Training Certifications

I WISH I DIDN’T HAVE TO DO THIS. I put it off for 5 years. I thought something would change. But nothing has…

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Stand Out as a Big Box Gym Trainer

When I tell people I work as a personal trainer in a big box gym, the first thing they ask is, “So when…

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Professionalism In The Workplace – How To Be A Professional Trainer | thePTDC | How To Be More Professional

We call him “MMA Guy.” He’s beefed up and has a history at a boxing gym. He meets his clients at the same…

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Personal trainers STOP recommending stuff you don’t know about

The following is a guest post by Dr. Bojan Kostevski. Are you recommending your clients to stop eating grains, to stay away from dairy…

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How Strategically Planning Your Training Sessions Will Deliver Better Results | thePTDC |

The skill set required to be a successful trainer is multi-faceted. The trainer needs to be personable and relatable, have the nuts &…

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5 Personal Training Tips You Wont Find in Books

The following is a guest post by Charlie Reid. I‘m a huge geek for fitness. My fitness library is exhausting and I always…

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How to Change Your Career and Start Your Fitness Business From Scratch

Don’t wait. Don’t hesitate. If your heart yearns for it, make the jump no matter what you think you’ll give up. You will…

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3 Simple Personal Training Systems Every Trainer Should Use

Want to be the most popular (and therefore busiest) trainer in your gym or neighborhood? Want a turnkey personal training business? Unfortunately both…

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The Many Faces of Coaching

The following is a guest post by Eric Falstrault.  There’s a steady stream of trainers in and out of gyms these days. The question…

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