How to Create a Personal Training Business Plan

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How to Create a Business Plan That Will Grow Your Personal Training Business Running a personal trainer business is a lot like trying to improve your fitness. You need a detailed plan to give yourself the best chance of success. A company without a business plan is like a client without a routine or program. […]

How to Pick Your Personal Trainer Certification

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How to Pick Your Personal Trainer Certification In the same way, as you would only hire a lawyer who has passed the bar exam, or get your taxes done from a certified accountant, your future clients are looking for a personal trainer with the appropriate accreditations. But what is the best personal training certification available today? And […]

The Differences between the Bulking and Cutting Phases [ UPDATED ]

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Bulking up is to gain muscle weight as cutting down is to lose the body fat while preserving the muscle mass. They can be defined as follows: Bulking vs. Cutting ‘The bulk phase’ is a period of time where the primary goals are to build muscle, increase body weight, and increase strength via a surplus […]

Linear Periodization vs The Conjugate Method [ UPDATED ]

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Model 1: Linear & Block Periodization Model *This Model is Popular in the United States Strength 4 weeks Power 4 weeks Hypertrophy 4 weeks Circuit training/Endurance 4 weeks Active Rest/Restoration 1 week The linear model is outdated in my opinion. This is NOT a favorite of mine, even for beginners. For beginners, I like to […]

Personal Training vs. Strength and Conditioning: What’s the Difference? [UPDATED]

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What is Personal Training? By definition, a personal trainer is a fitness professional that provides individualized exercise programming and client instruction.    They motivate clients by helping them set goals and provide feedback and accountability to clients. Trainers also measure their client’s strengths and weaknesses with fitness assessments. These fitness assessments may also be performed […]

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