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Author : Robert Wolff
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN 13 : 0071636145
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.48/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Become a Certified Personal Trainer (H/C) written by Robert Wolff and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2010-01-08 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your complete preparation guide for a successful career in personal training. Training authority Robert Wolff walks you through the most important subject areas you need to pass certification, get started, and succeed as a personal trainer. Become a Certified Personal Trainer will guide you through the entire certification process, providing sample questions for each of the top exams and also offering much-needed advice about the business side of the job and beyond. Become a Certified Personal Trainer shows you: An inside look into the top organizations and how they would train you. How to approach assessments and protocols for working with specific body types. Psychology you need to know about clients and ways to modify their behavior. Basics on nutrition, supplementation, and weight management. Physical preparation in and out of the gym. The training and business mistakes others make and how to avoid them. Business lessons including finding clients, making yourself stand out from the competition, and creating a mindset for success. Whether becoming a trainer is your dream job or you're already in the field, Robert Wolff provides the tools you need to give you and your clients the best chance at success. Robert Wolff, Ph.D., is a former editor of Muscle&Fitness and has worked with the world's biggest bodybuilding and fitness stars, including fitness legends Arnold Schwarzenegger and Evander Holyfield. Wolff is the author of numerous books including Bodybuilding 101; Robert Wolff's Book of Great Workouts; Home Bodybuilding; The Knockout Workout with Mia St. John; and Dr. Robert Wolff's Great Body, Great Life Program. He lives in New York City.

Author : Can-Fit-Pro (Organization)
Publisher : Human Kinetics
ISBN 13 : 1718211821
Total Pages : 458 pages
Book Rating : 4.27/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Foundations of Professional Personal Training written by Can-Fit-Pro (Organization) and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2022-08-20 with total page 458 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Developed and written by canfitpro, this third edition of Foundations of Professional Personal Training contains essential information for building a successful career as a personal trainer and preparing for canfitpro's Personal Training Specialist (PTS) certification.

Author : Kate Kenworthy
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 160550274X
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.48/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Everything Guide To Being A Personal Trainer written by Kate Kenworthy and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2007-03-13 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you love fitness and you're looking for an alternative to the typical 9-5 office job, The Everything Guide to Being a Personal Trainer will help you turn your passion into a career. Opportunities for professional fitness trainers are everywhere-fitness clubs, college athletic programs, even professional sports teams. The Everything Guide to Being a Personal Trainer is a step-by-step guide that will take you from gym rat to fitness guru in no time. This easy-to-follow book progresses from training to certification with tips to help you: Choose a work environment Set up a business plan Find, motivate, and keep clients Learn about marketing and networking Written by two personal-training professionals, The Everything Guide to Being a Personal Trainer is all you need to get started in the exciting, growing field of fitness.

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Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
ISBN 13 : 9780781782913
Total Pages : 598 pages
Book Rating : 4.10/5 ( download)

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Download or read book NASM Essentials of Personal Fitness Training written by and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2008 with total page 598 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Developed by the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), this book is designed to help people prepare for the NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) Certification exam or learn the basic principles of personal training using NASM's Optimum Performance Training (OPT) model. The OPT model presents NASM's protocols for building stabilization, strength, and power. More than 600 full-color illustrations and photographs demonstrate concepts and techniques. Exercise color coding maps each exercise movement to a specific phase on the OPT model. Exercise boxes demonstrate core exercises and detail the necessary preparation and movement. Other features include research notes, memory joggers, safety tips, and review questions.

Author : National Academy of Sports Medicine
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9781284160086
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book NASM Essentials of Personal Fitness Training written by National Academy of Sports Medicine and published by Jones & Bartlett Publishers. This book was released on 2017-05-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pursue. Transform. Inspire. Gain the information, insight, and inspiration you need to change the world as a fitness professional. You'll also learn the foundations of exercise science, fitness assessments, nutrition, and how to grow a personal training business. Since 1987, the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) has been a global leader in providing evidence-based certification and specializations. NASM Essentials of Personal Fitness Training, Sixth Edition, continues to lead the way by providing the most comprehensive resource for aspiring personal trainers, health and fitness professionals and enthusiasts. Through NASM's proprietary Optimum Performance Training (OPTTM) model, this text will teach you a systematic approach for designing exercise programs that can help anyone reach their fitness goals. Reader-friendly content includes: - NEW NASM-CPT Exam Prep Content provides Quick Check Concepts, test taking best practices, as well as updated science relevant to the personal trainer - Protocols for building stabilization, strength, and power program - Exercise techniques, purpose, and safety tips - Key definitions bolded and defined - Stretch Your Knowledge boxes emphasizing major concepts and current research - Memory Joggers highlighting concepts and program design instructions - Chapter Summaries with key point reminders - Extensive full-color images and charts - Plus you'll get over 100 additional exercises; OPT workout programs; one repetition maximum conversion chart; and a muscle origin, insertion, and function guide

Author : Scott Roberts
Publisher : Human Kinetics
ISBN 13 : 9780873226059
Total Pages : 158 pages
Book Rating : 4.54/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Business of Personal Training written by Scott Roberts and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 1996 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you are considering a career as a personal trainer or searching for ways to increase revenue and gain new clients for your existing business, you'll find The Business of Personal Training to be an indispensable reference. Written by some of the most successful personal trainers in the country, this book provides the foundation for building your personal training business. The Business of Personal Training discusses not only how to build a solid business but also how to be an effective trainer. After an outline of the history of the profession and the qualifications needed to be a personal trainer, the book explains how to develop a mission statement and business plan, create strategic and creative marketing plans, establish prices for services, hire and train staff members, improve client-trainer communication, motivate clients and help them set goals, and design appropriate exercise programs. Nineteen sample forms make it easy for you to put the ideas presented into practice. Learn from veteran personal trainers what it takes to succeed. The practical advice provided in The Business of Personal Training is valuable for new and established trainers as well as for health and fitness administrators who supervise personal trainers.

Author : Nasm National Academy of Sports Medicine
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9781284200881
Total Pages : 720 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book NASM Essentials of Personal Fitness Training written by Nasm National Academy of Sports Medicine and published by Jones & Bartlett Publishers. This book was released on 2020-11-20 with total page 720 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "NASM Essentials of Personal Fitness Training, Seventh Edition, teaches the foundations of exercise science, fitness assessments, nutrition, and how to grow a personal training business. Since 1987, the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) has been a global leader in providing evidence-based certification and specializations. This text continues to lead the way by providing the most comprehensive resource for aspiring personal trainers, health and fitness professionals and enthusiasts. Through NASM's proprietary Optimum Performance Training (OPT(TM)) model, this text teaches a systematic approach for designing exercise programs that can help anyone reach their fitness goals. This text is a recommended resource for the NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification. The NASM-CPT certification is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA)"--

Author : Melyssa St. Michael
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118054024
Total Pages : 397 pages
Book Rating : 4.24/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Becoming a Personal Trainer For Dummies written by Melyssa St. Michael and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-03-08 with total page 397 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Love helping other people improve their physical fitness? Become a certified trainer, start your own business, and grow your client base with this user-friendly and practical guide Want to turn your passion for fitness into a lucrative career? Each year, more than 5 million Americans use personal trainers to take their workouts to the next level—and this plain-English guide shows you how to get in on the action. Whether you want a part-time job at the gym or a full-time personal training business, you’ll find the practical, proven advice you need in Becoming a Personal Trainer For Dummies. If you want to become a certified personal trainer and start your own business—or if you’re a certified trainer looking to grow your existing practice—you’re in the right place. This practical guide has a thorough overview of what it takes to get certified and run a successful business, complete with expert tips that help you: Find your training niche Study for and pass certification exams Attract, keep, and motivate clients Interview, hire, and manage employees Update your training skills Expand your services A user-friendly guide with unique coverage of personal trainer certification programs, Becoming a Personal Trainer For Dummies includes tips on selecting the right program and meeting the requirements. You’ll learn to develop your training identity as well as practice invaluable skills that will make you a great personal trainer. Inside you’ll discover how to: Choose the right fitness equipment, for you and your clients Create a business plan, a record-keeping system, and a marketing campaign Perform fitness assessments Develop individualized exercise programs Advance your clients to the next fitness level Manage legal issues and tax planning Train clients with special needs Complete with ten ideas to expand your services (such as adding workshops or selling equipment or apparel) and a list of professional organizations and resources, Becoming a Personal Trainer For Dummies gives you the tools you need to be the best personal trainer you can be. Grab your own copy to get the most out of this fun, fabulous career.

Author : Micheal Clark
Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
ISBN 13 : 9781608312818
Total Pages : 624 pages
Book Rating : 4.1X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book NASM Essentials of Personal Fitness Training written by Micheal Clark and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2012 with total page 624 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since 1987, the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) has been a global leader in providing evidence-based certifications and advanced credentials to health and fitness professionals. NASM Essentials of Personal Fitness Training, Fourth Edition, continues to lead the way by providing the most comprehensive resource for aspiring personal trainers and other health and fitness professionals. Based on NASM's proprietary Optimum Performance Training (OPT(tm)) model, you will learn a systematic approach to program design with exercise program guidelines and variables; protocols for building stabilization, strength, and power programs; guidance on how to build a clientele through professional development; and more! By following the techniques in this book, you will gain the information, insight, and inspiration you need to change the world as a health and fitness professional. This text is a recommended resource for the NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification. The NASM CPT certification is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA).

Author : American College of Sports Medicine
Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
ISBN 13 : 1469826577
Total Pages : 645 pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)

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Download or read book ACSM's Resources for the Personal Trainer written by American College of Sports Medicine and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2013-03-22 with total page 645 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ACSM’s Resources for the Personal Trainer provides a broad introduction to the field of personal training, covering both basic science topics and practical application. It was originally designed to help people prepare for the ACSM Personal Training Certification Exam. It continues to serve that function, but the market for it has expanded to practitioners in the field looking for an additional resource, as well as in an academic setting where the book is a core text for personal training programs.