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Questions & Answers by Joanne Duncan-Carnesciali

Why do trainers not compare philosophies when they seek certification(s)?

CertificationsAmerican Council on Exercise (ACE)American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)Gray Institute (GI)C.H.E.K Institute (CHEK)National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA)National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
14 Answers | Asked by Louie Arias 1320 days ago
Answered by Joanne Duncan-Carnesciali 1318 days ago
I believe for the most part many don't know how to approach earning a fitness certification. Thanks to sites like this ... read more

What can personal trainers do to generate client referrals from the medical community?

Personal TrainingMedicine/Medical Profession
15 Answers | Asked by Sandy Todd Webster 1369 days ago
Answered by Joanne Duncan-Carnesciali 1318 days ago
I've been very fortunate as far as Idea Fitness Connect and the ACE AARP Trainer Program is concerned. As a... read more

How many of you Personal Trainers out there can see yourself doing this job for the rest of your life?

Personal TrainerPersonal TrainingCareer
33 Answers | Asked by Christine Carreras 1319 days ago
Answered by Joanne Duncan-Carnesciali 1318 days ago
I can see myself doing this for the rest of my life. I think we have so many positive examples in the industry that ill... read more

How many Fitness Trainers believe that they can rehab an injured client as well as a physical therapist? Why or Why not?

Physical TherapyPersonal TrainerClientsRehabilitationInjuries
17 Answers | Asked by Louie Arias 1319 days ago
Answered by Joanne Duncan-Carnesciali 1318 days ago
Hello Louie, Thanks for your post. In response to your question, I have to say that the training that I ha... read more

Most trainers i see don't keep a record of their client's progress. Is this common?

Personal TrainingClient ProgressClients
18 Answers | Asked by Nancy Plaksin 1319 days ago
Answered by Joanne Duncan-Carnesciali 1319 days ago
I believe this is very common. I think it is because many personal trainers don't know how to write an exer... read more

If you could have only one piece of exercise equipment/machine what would it be?

Personal TrainerEquipmentTRX
17 Answers | Asked by Shawn Strickland 1319 days ago
Answered by Joanne Duncan-Carnesciali 1319 days ago
Hey Shawn! That is one hard question to answer. I've decided upon one piece of equipment, however, I'd like to give yo... read more

What's everyone's favorite plyometric exercise for basketball players?

PlyometricsExercisesBasketball
13 Answers | Asked by Matt Rinaldi 1319 days ago
Answered by Joanne Duncan-Carnesciali 1319 days ago
Hey Matthew! For me it has to be vertical jumps performed repeatedly under the rim. Thanks for your question. read more

When do you do your own workouts, and how do you fit them in around clients?

Aerobic Exercise
22 Answers | Asked by Sandy Todd Webster 1369 days ago
Answered by Joanne Duncan-Carnesciali 1319 days ago
A couple of years back I learned about a product called Kangoo Jumps. Kangoo Jumps are a low impact trampoline like sho... read more

Which personal training certifications require a practical exam rather than just a written exam?

CertificationsCertification ExamPractical ExamWritten ExamCareer
18 Answers | Asked by Jerry Prince 1319 days ago
Answered by Joanne Duncan-Carnesciali 1319 days ago
It is possible to find American Council on Exercise educational provider who teaches the course and includes the practic... read more

How do you train clients with over-active upper traps (who initiate movements w a shoulder shrug)?

TrapeziusClientsPersonal Training
17 Answers | Asked by Sara Foster 1319 days ago
Answered by Joanne Duncan-Carnesciali 1319 days ago
Sara, you've asked a really good question which is quite complex. I looked at your profile and noticed that... read more
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