Factors Affecting Performance There are many factors affecting performance; however, we are concerned with physical training factors. Coaching requires knowledge of what fitness is along with the various categories of fitness, and, most importantly, how to develop training protocols that address each type of fitness to improve one’s ability to perform. One must […]
Career Benefits of Becoming a Certified Trainer, Specialist or Coach
Benefits of Becoming a Certified Trainer, Specialist or Coach Making the decision and taking the plunge to become your own boss and enter the coaching or training industry can feel like a big, scary, and overwhelming decision. So much so, that millions of people are still working a traditional 9-to-5 and missing out on the […]
Personal Training vs. Strength and Conditioning: What’s the Difference?
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 […]
Characteristics of a Top Conditioning Coach
Every coach will have and should have his or her own personal philosophy, but all great coaches have several common traits and points of focus. However, each athlete is different and needs a unique training plan. It is the job of the Conditioning Coach to carefully create each individual plan. To become a great coach: