Sean Riley's Articles

Legal & Risk Management By Sean Riley, MS, JD Are You Qualified to Work With At-Risk Clients? Why personal fitness trainers who work with postrehab and special population...

Over the past several issues, we have examined the risks involved in failing to prioritize legal responsibilities in your fitness career and discussed how to actively manage t...

M Many risks in the fitness profession can be avoided with careful planning and attention to detail. One critical detail that often gets overlo...

Personal training is a business. All businesses, especiall...

As we usher in a new year, it is important to recognize the pressing need for all fitness facilities to remain compliant with established industry standards. Failure to achiev...

Legal & Risk Management By Sean Riley, MS, JD The Legalities of Emergency Care Understand your risks and responsibilities. As a personal trainer, you work with a variety of p...

Legal & Risk Management By Sean Riley, MS, JD Respecting Your Boundaries Always remember, your job is to design exercise programs-- not to treat, diagnose or prescribe. Study...

legal The Pros and Cons of Automated External Defibrillators SHOULD YOU HAVE A DEFIBRILLATOR IN YOUR FACILITY? WHAT ARE THE LEGAL RISKS? By Sean Riley, MS, JD Association an...

Legal & Risk Management By Sean Riley, MS, JD Training Clients at Home Smart steps you can take to manage the risks of at-home training. As an entrepreneur, your work env...

As a fitness manager, you recognize that certain acts result in legal liability. Injuries caused by worn flooring surfaces, equipment malfunctions and inappropriate progra...

Accidents happen, regardless of how diligent and professional you are. Protect yourself. No matter how long you have been in business or how many certificates you hold, chanc...

No matter how long you have been in business or how many certificates you hold, chances are that someday you will be faced with a lawsuit. Liability insurance is a means of pr...

legal Managing Misrepresentation WHAT IS IT, AND HOW CAN YOU MANAGE IT IN YOUR FACILITY? By Sean Riley, MS, JD I DEA proudly promotes a code of professional ethics for the ...

Legal & Risk Management By Sean Riley, MS, JD Why You Need Legal Education You have a vital role to play in guaranteeing the quality of your profession. S Switch on your t...