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Looking for the best workouts and training for tennis players

Hi Peter. I realize that I'm arriving a little late to this party, but as 'they' say, "better late than never." I'm a Tennis Performance Specialist ...

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What is my liability if I sublet to a non certified trainer

Without attempting to give any legal advice here, I would say that you should go, no RUN to an attorney to explore any and all of your potential liabi...

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How best to confirm my pay for a corporate gig - contract or email trail?

Hi Jennifer. My answer may be too late, but for future reference if you want to keep things 'informal' as you state but still want to cover all of th...

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LaRue Cook

Alexandria, VA 22315

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What certifications are top in fitness?

8 Answers | Asked by Sam Watkins on Jan 28, 2014

Answered by LaRue Cook on Jan 29, 2014

Hi Sam. I agree with the others in reference to 'best,' but you also ask about "well known" in your question. For that I'd definitely throw in AFAA, and ISSA which are both also 'well known.' LaRue, CSCS www.lecfitness.com

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I am beginning a free community workout in a local park. Do I need a liability form for participants even if the class is free?

7 Answers | Asked by . . on Jan 22, 2014

Answered by LaRue Cook on Jan 26, 2014

Hi Andrew. In my opinion, ABSOLUTELY you should have, and use a liability waiver. Potential liability extends to your training activity whether it's for free or you are charging for it. Even non-profit and charitable organizations use liability waivers for many of their public events. General r...

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If your child is sick and you need to cancel clients at the last minute, do you offer anything to make up for it?

8 Answers | Asked by Danielle Marquez on Jan 21, 2014

Answered by LaRue Cook on Jan 26, 2014

Hi Danielle. I have a 24-hour cancellation policy for my clients where if they do not cancel outside of 24 hours before their session, they may be charged for the missed session. Consequently, I think it's only fair if I offer them that same courtesy. So, if I need to cancel their session, for an...

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What is a good outdoor workout routine for a 12 year old girl?

4 Answers | Asked by Teheli Sealey on Jan 22, 2014

Answered by LaRue Cook on Jan 26, 2014

Hi Teheli. As a Certified Youth Conditioning Specialist, I have worked with dozens of kids over my career. Congrats on working with this 'special population' as it's not only a great opportunity to have some fun, but also, perhaps more importantly a chance to positively impact someone's life for a...

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Is anyone familiar with occluded blood flow training? I have read articles toting the benefits. What are the dangers?

5 Answers | Asked by Tammy Gunderson on Jan 20, 2014

Answered by LaRue Cook on Jan 26, 2014

Ugh! In my opinion, here are two. Possibly inducing a dangerously high blood pressure. Creating possible clotting in a person with clotting issues. I always consider risk v. reward in programming any exercise for my client. You may want to do extensive research into this methodology before usi...

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A new client suprised me by bringing a friend to her 2nd session wanting me to train them together.

9 Answers | Asked by Lori Pagnucco on Jan 22, 2014

Answered by LaRue Cook on Jan 26, 2014

Hi Lori. Good for you to be able to make a 'surprise change' to your workout plan. However, I would first make it clear to your client the proper way to 'schedule' a partner training (that is, with advance notice, and an agreement of the fee). While you were able to perform without a hitch, if yo...

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Is home study the best way to get certified as fitness professional? Are there other options?

4 Answers | Asked by shannon slattery on Jan 25, 2014

Answered by LaRue Cook on Jan 26, 2014

Hi Shannon. If you (or the person getting certified) has no hands-on gym training experience (training yourself and/or designing programs and training friends/family), then I would say 'no.' The one major missing piece with a strictly home study certification is the hands-on, in-the-gym experience...

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Working with overweight clients who have been eating low calorie diets for an extended period of time... thoughts?

11 Answers | Asked by Aimee Barnes on Jan 22, 2014

Answered by LaRue Cook on Jan 25, 2014

Hi Aimee. I agree with the others. Stressing how taking in too little calories will actually work against their goal of speeding up their metabolism is usually an eye-opener for most of my overweight clients. To couch things in a 'positive way,' I always remind my overweight clients that the redu...

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Having issues with members turning off fans during class. Aren't fans beneficial? members believe they lose more weight.

8 Answers | Asked by Colleen Ingraham on Jan 23, 2014

Answered by LaRue Cook on Jan 25, 2014

Hi Colleen. While your members are correct that they may lose more 'water weight' without fans or other cooling devices, they need to know that this 'loss' is very temporary since it returns once they rehydrate. But, aside from this fallacy, the truth is not overheating during their exercise is sim...

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What is the best way to find a Certified Trainer to hire as an Independant Contractor?

11 Answers | Asked by Sharon Bourke on Mar 25, 2013

Answered by LaRue Cook on Jan 25, 2014

Hi Sharon. As others have alluded to, I think that one of your best sources will be posting your job search directly on the websites of the certifying agencies/organizations. In addition to finding interested applicants, this also gives you a semblance of 'quality control' in that you can choose w...

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