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.
Download or read book Beat the Gym written by Tom Holland and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2011-04-12 with total page 555 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you: Fed up with all the mixed messages on how to be fit and lose weight? Intimidated by the gym's machines, weights, or classes? Discouraged, as you've worked out in the past but have seen no results? Frustrated that you can't afford a personal trainer to help motivate and guide you? If you answered yes to any of these questions, Beat the Gym is the book for you. I know what works, and I want you to love the gym and finally achieve the body and level of fitness that YOU want. I have spent decades sculpting bodies in the top gyms of New York City—those of celebrities, CEOs, professional athletes, weekend warriors, and "real people," and now I am ready to share all my personal training secrets. Beat the Gym demystifies fitness and diet, and, best of all, includes more than fifty of my best and most proven workouts. Together, we can beat the gym and get you the body you deserve.
Download or read book Personal Training Theory and Practice written by James Crossley and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-03-18 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ideal handbook for those embarking on a career in personal training as well as experienced trainers looking to develop new skills and stay up-to-date with the latest methods.
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.
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.
Download or read book Be Your Own Personal Trainer written by Tanya Wyatt and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This reference is packed with knowledge for anyone looking to improve health and fitness through exercise. Written by Tanya Wyatt, a multi-qualified fitness practitioner, this title includes information on assessing your health and fitness, building good habits, exercising effectively and demystifying the gym.
Download or read book NPTI s Fundamentals of Fitness and Personal Training written by Tim Henriques and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2014-08-28 with total page 536 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NPTI’s Fundamentals of Fitness and Personal Training makes the principles and theories of fitness accessible for all readers. Written in a conversational tone with real-life examples, this text helps students understand how the body works and responds to exercise. Readers will learn how to create exercise programs that allow their future clients to accomplish individual fitness goals. This book combines technical detail with practical application in an engaging manner. Anatomical illustrations and photos provide further guidance on the science of personal training, complete with coverage of specific muscle systems and how to train them. Extensive information on essential nutrients, coupled with guidance on helping clients burn fat and build strength, helps future trainers take the sessions beyond simple workouts. Stories and examples lend insight into the scientific concepts, helping students to understand more complex topics. Legal considerations, including how to assess and classify clients and minimize risk, prepare readers for the realities of a career in personal training. Step-by-step coverage of exercise program design takes the guesswork out of developing workouts and helps readers modify programs for special populations and clients dealing with injuries. Sample workouts designed by expert personal trainers cover key fitness training concepts and offer unique training ideas to keep exercise fun and effective for clients. Study questions at the end of each chapter help students assess their understanding of the material, and online access to a list of more than 3,000 references extends learning beyond the classroom. An instructor guide and presentation package plus image bank are available to instructors, helping them explore concepts from the text in the classroom. NPTI’s Fundamentals of Fitness and Personal Training has been endorsed by the National Personal Training Institute (NPTI), the nation’s largest system of schools devoted to personal training education. NPTI’s mission is to prepare students to become personal trainers and fitness professionals. NPTI strives to provide a high-quality education experience that each student values and would recommend to peers.
Download or read book Personal Trainer Pocketbook written by Jonathan Goodman and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-01-28 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "From the author of the highly acclaimed, Ignite the Fire: The Secrets to Building a Successful Personal Training Career comes a handy reference guide that answers all of your questions about personal training."--Amazon.com.
Download or read book NSCA s Essentials of Personal Training written by NSCA -National Strength & Conditioning Association and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2011-10-27 with total page 996 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comprehensive and research based, the second edition of NSCA's Essentials of Personal Training is the resource to rely on for personal training information and guidance. With state-of-the-art knowledge regarding applied aspects of personal training as well as clear explanations of supporting scientific evidence, NSCA’s Essentials of Personal Training, Second Edition, is also the authoritative preparation text for those preparing for the National Strength and Conditioning Association’s Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA-CPT) exam. This essential reference was developed by the NSCA to present the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for personal trainers. With contributions from leading authorities in the field, the text will assist both current and future personal trainers in applying the most current research to the needs of their clients: A discussion on nutrition outlines the role of the personal trainer in establishing nutrition guidelines, including the application of nutrition principles for clients with metabolic concerns. The latest guidelines on client assessment from prominent organizations—such as the American Heart Association (AHA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)—keep personal trainers up to speed on the latest assessment protocols. New information is presented on flexibility training and cardiovascular exercise prescription as well as a discussion of research on the effectiveness of stability ball training. Revised information on design of resistance training programs incorporates the latest information on the application of periodization of training. New information addressing injuries and rehabilitation prepares personal trainers to work with clients with special concerns such as orthopedic conditions, low back pain, ankle sprains, and hip arthroscopy. New guidelines for determining resistance training loads will assist those whose clientele includes athletes. A variety of fitness testing protocols and norms allows readers to select from several options to evaluate each component of fitness. A new instructor guide and image bank aid instructors in teaching the material to students. NSCA’s Essentials of Personal Training, Second Edition, focuses on the complex process of designing safe, effective, and goal-specific resistance, aerobic, plyometric, and speed training programs. Featuring over 200 full-color photos with accompanying technique instructions, this resource offers readers a step-by-step approach to designing exercise programs with special attention to the application of principles based on age, fitness level, and health status. Using comprehensive guidelines and sample clients portrayed in the text, readers can learn appropriate ways to adjust exercise programs to work with a variety of clients while accommodating each client’s individual needs. Personal trainers will appreciate the book’s presentation of detailed exercise programming guidelines for specific populations. Modifications and contraindications to exercise are given for prepubescent youth, older adults, and athletes as well as for clients who are overweight or obese or have eating disorders, diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, hyperlipedimia, spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, and cerebral palsyIn addition, the book provides clear, easy-to-understand guidelines for initial client consultation and health appraisal. For those preparing for the NSCA-CPT exam, this second edition features new and revised study questions at the end of each chapter. These questions are written in the same style and format as those found on the NSCA-CPT exam to fully prepare candidates for exam day. For efficient self-study, answers to study questions and suggested solutions for the applied knowledge questions are located in the back of the text. Chapter objectives and key points provide a framework for study and review of important information, while sidebars throughout the text present practical explanations and applications of scientific concepts and theory. The second edition of NSCA’s Essentials of Personal Training is the most comprehensive resource available for current and future personal trainers, exercise instructors, fitness facility and wellness center mangers, and other fitness professionals. Unmatched in scope, this text remains the leading source for personal training preparation and professional development.
Download or read book Ignite the Fire written by Jonathan Goodman and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-02-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in a revised, expanded, and upgraded edition, Ignite the Fire is the highly practical approach to personal training already relied on by thousands of trainers Worldwide. Repeatedly called one of the "best books for personal trainers", it provides a clear road map teaching you how to become a personal trainer, to getting a personal trainer certification, to building your career from the bottom up so you can build a clientele, your reputation, and income. --
Download or read book How to Be a Successful Personal Trainer written by Chris hitchko and published by . This book was released on 2017-07-05 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This isn't a book on how to get clients, or a shortcut to becoming a celebrity trainer. It's an honest approach on what to expect if you're thinking of becoming a personal trainer and to expose the fitness industries entry standards for what they are-RIDICULOUSLY TOO EASY. Did you know the average personal trainer takes a simple 120-question test and then considers themselves a "fitness professional?" The majority of social media "instafamous" personal trainers have no idea what they are doing and people are getting hurt because trainers lack education. The average personal trainer quits within the first couple of years, why? How To Become A Successful Personal Trainer will answer all of these questions and help prepare you to become the best. Roadmap on How to Become A Successful Personal Trainer:1- The Truth About the Personal Training Industry-Certifications vs. Education2- The Average Day in the Life of a Trainer (Business Aspects of Becoming a Personal Trainer)3- How to Get Interviewed and Hired at a Corporate Gym (Equinox/Crunch/24 Hour Fitness)4- How to Make 75k as a Personal Trainer (The Benchmark for Happiness)5- Interviews from Top Personal TrainersThe Show Up Fitness Academy has a Board of Education with top trainers, PhD's, and doctors, along with a four-month internship. Chris Hitchko has graduated over 700-personal trainers and knows the formula to become successful in the fitness industry. Throughout his twelve-year tenure, he's collaborated with top trainers, professors, nutritionists, and doctors, which allowed him to develop a Board of Education to make sure the material and scientific information is up-to-date. The Show Up Fitness Personal Training Academy Board of Education: Professor Jason Cholewa, PhD Exercise Science, Coastal Carolina; Layne Norton, PhD Nutritional Sciences, University of Illinois; John Rusin, Doctorate in Physical Therapy; Dean Somerset, CSCS; Dr. Chris Perry, MD; Joel Seedman, PhD, University of Georgia.
Download or read book Program Design for Personal Trainers written by Douglas Brooks and published by Human Kinetics Publishers. This book was released on 1998 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever been frustrated by a client who didn't seem to progress off a plateau? Are you uncertain how to train clients with special needs? Does it seem like you're giving the same exercise routine in the same order to every client? And having trouble retaining those clients? With 11 years experience training clients and a masters degree in exercise physiology, Douglas Brooks can help. In his own practice, he learned how to build the bridge between science and the needs of each client - from older adult to athlete - and in this book he shares that knowledge with you. You'll learn the science behind the programming. How to completely customize a program for each new client. Case studies, client examples and charts throughout the text help you apply the information immediately. Have a quick question? Use the Quick Index and Key Points to find the answer. Whether you're just starting out or an experienced trainer, Program Design for Personal Trainers is a valuable addition to your library. -- from back cover.
Download or read book Business and Sales written by Eddie Lester and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-12-29 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eddie Lester has helped more than four thousand personal trainers reach their financial goals and grow their businesses. Now, he wants to help you do the same in this new guide to professional success. In Business and Sales: The Guide to Success as a Personal Trainer, Lester takes you through every step needed to secure the sale and net a new client. Like your own journey, the guide starts with one of the most important steps: attaining certification. Passion isn't enough to be a personal trainer; you need to show your clients that you are knowledgeable and trustworthy. The next chapters reveal how to create a personal brand, define your niche, target your most important demographic, hone your selling personality and sales pitch, make an amazing first impression, follow up with each client, and calculate a pricing structure. Lester also outlines business checkpoints to help you gauge your progress. His "Power Questions" can uncover a client's true motivations and empower you to make the sale. The most important concept Lester wants you to learn is discipline. Use the same drive that makes you a successful personal trainer to become just as successful as a business owner.
Download or read book The Complete Book of Personal Training written by Douglas Brooks and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2004 with total page 616 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This books is "the most comprephensive and authoritative resource for you as a personal trainer, whether you are a newcomer to the field or have a well-established business. The book is truly a complete resource - it's full of information about working with clients and designing programs, and it's a practical guide to all aspects of the personal training business. .... [It] will help you in all aspects of your profession: learn applicable information on fitness testing and assessment ; identify your clients' goals and create fitness tests specifically for them ; learn how to develop cardiovascular, strength and flexibility training programs ; properly train and help special populations ; understand the business side of personal training, including marketing yourself as a trainer, getting and retaining clients, and learning time management ; learn how to expand your business." - back cover.
Download or read book The Business of Personal Training written by Nutting, Mark A. and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2019 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From marketing and sales to budgets, staffing, and clientele issues, The Business of Personal Training walks you through the business-based side of personal training while teaching you the valuable skills you’ll need to start, build, and grow your business.
Download or read book The Personal Trainer s Legal Bible written by Gary W. Pitts and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2014 with total page 571 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: PERSONAL TRAINERS are not just fitness professionals; they could be the saviours of the global health-care system-life changers. As pioneers in this budding field in the health and wellness industry, trainers face misinformation and myths about the fitness industry. What's more, due to negative portrayal in the media, the common perception of personal trainers is less than stellar. This situation, coupled with the relative lack of regulation, means that there are many legal issues that you must be aware of in order to stay safe in your day-today practice. As is the case for any practitioner of a health-related profession, you must be aware of the legal ramifications of your decisions and advice. But the legal education provided to personal trainers is virtually nonexistent. In this guidebook, author Gary Pitts, a master strength coach and Canada's premier fitness lawyer, provides the knowledge you need for your practice. Following the principles of MISS (make it simple, stupid), Gary has compiled information on the entire spectrum of fitness-specific legal issues, most of which are largely unknown or misunderstood by even the most seasoned veterans in the personal training industry. If you're serious about your personal training career, explores these important issues and start building your protective legal strategies now.
Download or read book ACSM s Resources for the Personal Trainer written by Trent Hargens and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2021-06-25 with total page 1089 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An essential resource to prepare for the ACSM Certified Personal Trainer examination, ACSM’s Resources for the Personal Trainer, 6th Edition, provides critical insights for Certified Personal Trainer candidates looking to boost their exam confidence, as well as practicing Personal Trainers who want to take their practice to the next level. This updated edition is fully aligned with the eleventh edition of ACSM’s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription and equips readers with the latest practices in client screening, exercise program development, and working with special populations. Published by the American College of Sports Medicine, this top-selling text guides readers from an introduction to the profession and the science behind the field through the building blocks of a successful exercise program and ultimately the establishment of a successful personal training practice. Engaging case studies and study features help ensure the retention for success on the ACSM-CPT exam and provide prospective and practicing Personal Trainers with both the tools and scientific evidence to build safe and effective exercise programs for a variety of clients.
