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Tricks of the Trade: Q&A “Do You Have a Particular Client Who Inspires You? Why?”

I have been fortunate enough to help a diverse group of people achieve their potential. Each of them has fueled the desire in me to continue doing my best. Reflecting on the inspiring clients I work with at this time, I must confess that I have to “cheat” and select not just one but four, as they all highlight a certain something tha...
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Determining Your Legal Structure, Part 2

by Kristen Horler
The April issue of this column examined the myriad issues that you should consider before deciding on a legal structure for your new or existing business. If you have chosen to incorporate your company, there are several ways to go about it. Each of these options comes with its own price tag and its own advantages and disadvantages. Hire an Attorney <...
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Becoming a Digital Resource

by Biray Alsac, MS
As a personal trainer you get asked many health- and fitness-related questions from clients who rely heavily on your expertise. You have to remain on top of the news and trends. Reading research articles and trade journals, following online fitness forums and health websites, evaluating training textbooks and DVDs/videos are assignments that come with the job. Although you can&rsq...
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Weathering an Economic Downturn

by Kay Cross, MEd
During my working years, I’ve lived through at least three recessions—and survived them all. Surviving was not easy in my early days of personal training, but I did learn from each of the slow periods that my business experienced. I progressed from twiddling my thumbs and worrying in 1988 to planning and actively accepting the reality of slowdowns today. During the 20 years I&...
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Determining Your Corporate Structure, Part 1

by Kristen Horler
One of the most important decisions you will make as a business owner is how to legally structure your company. Your own assessment of the risks and costs involved, together with guidance from your professional advisers, should determine your corporate structure. Many personal trainers open their studios as sole proprietorships and then find that as their businesses grow, that st...
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Color-Code Your Life to Success

by Todd Durkin, MA
Do you often feel that you have a million things you must do, a thousand things you’d like to do and no time to do any of them? The feeling of having too much on our plate can rob us of the precious energy we rely on. Time management is an essential key to success for any busy fitness professional. Between training clients, designing programs, responding to phone calls...
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Guiding Client Progress

by Kay Cross, MEd
After lining up the perfect coaching plan with your target clientele, creating a sound lesson plan, organizing your packages and procedures and devising great materials and tools, what do you do next? The last step in carving out your coaching niche is often the hardest—supporting clients in maintaining the changes they have made and helping them continue to progress. What should yo...
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Accounting Software

by Joe Dysart
If you’ve decided it’s time to get serious about your business finances by adding specialized financial software programs for recordkeeping and tax preparation, congratulations. Obviously, growing your business with a no-nonsense, professional approach is the only way to go. Get from here to there with the following sampling of accounting programs and tax preparation s...
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Building a Full Schedule

by Ryan Halvorson
Obtaining a full client load is a crucial aspect of a personal trainer’s job, but getting those clients can often seem the most laborious and difficult task of all. Whether working the floor at a large, full-service gym or striking out as an independent contractor, each trainer must find a way to attract new clients or all the hard work and dedication put into earning his title will be for naug...
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Keep It Green

by Kristen Horler
Environmental awareness and ecological responsibility are at the forefront of today's news. Fitness industry professionals can follow the examples of the rapidly growing number of green spas, green buildings and companies practicing sustainable management policies. You may be surprised to learn that it does not necessarily cost more to"keep it green!" Discover ...
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