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Any suggestions on how much I should charge per class for my boot camp?

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14 Answers | Asked by Laura Myers 758 days ago
Answered by Mercedes Dunn 707 days ago
You really need to do some market research to determine what price range you should charge. Find out the demographics of... read more

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

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16 Answers | Asked by Nancy Plaksin 708 days ago
Answered by Mercedes Dunn 707 days ago
Just because you do not see them track their clients does not mean that they don't. When I am with my clients I am busy ... read more

I very much think our profession needs a professional license. Why do you/don't you agree?

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38 Answers | Asked by Ashley Varol 744 days ago
Answered by Mercedes Dunn 708 days ago
Do you really think the government is going to require crazy rules and how much to charge? That does not go along with w... read more

What do you think of Anna Kournikova as the next trainer on the Biggest Loser?

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35 Answers | Asked by Kelli Davis 730 days ago
Answered by Mercedes Dunn 725 days ago
I completely agree with you. No matter who you are training, a seemingly healthy individual, an obese client, or a clien... read more

What do you think of Anna Kournikova as the next trainer on the Biggest Loser?

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35 Answers | Asked by Kelli Davis 730 days ago
Answered by Mercedes Dunn 728 days ago
She is not certified as a trainer nor does she have any credentials to qualify her to train anyone especially the morbid... read more

I very much think our profession needs a professional license. Why do you/don't you agree?

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38 Answers | Asked by Ashley Varol 744 days ago
Answered by Mercedes Dunn 740 days ago
The problem with trying to educate the general public on the certification standards for the health industry is there ar... read more